Unichem Laboratories has received final approval from the US health regulator to market generic Irbesartan tablets, used in treating hypertension, in the American market.
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The company has received final abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Irbesartan tablets, Unichem Laboratories said.
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The tablets are therapeutically equivalent to Sanofi- -aventis's Avapro tablets, which are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It is also used for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy.