The problems for Lupin could further add up with almost half of its 2017/18 profits expected to come from its top three drugs in the US -
Fortamet, Glumetza and Minastrin - compared to only one-third for Dr.
A study published in the October 2006 Journal of Gerontology showed that lifestyle adjustments, such as diet modification, weight loss and exercise, were more effective than the type 2 diabetes drug metformin (
Fortamet, Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet) at lowering the incidence of diabetes and improving insulin sensitivity in adults ages 60 to 85.
* Metformin (
Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Riomet)
company will join hands in developing a combination drug based on Takeda's Actos and Andrx's
Fortamet, Takeda said in a release.
The product is a generic version of Watson's
Fortamet.
In fact, the Diabetes Prevention Program, a large clinical trial reported in 2002, showed that, for pre-diabetic adults, a lifestyle approach was twice as effective at preventing the development of diabetes as the drug metformin (Glucophage,
Fortamet).
Though not new, metformin (
Fortamet, Glucophage, Riomet) is a popular medication that is now being combined with sitagliptin for a more comprehensive treatment.
M2 EQUITYBITES-October 3, 2016-Mylan unveils generic
Fortamet tablets in the US type 2 diabetes market
M2 PHARMA-October 3, 2016-Mylan unveils generic
Fortamet tablets in the US type 2 diabetes market
This product is the genetic version of Shionogi's
Fortamet and is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower blood glucose.
In addition, Lupin debuted the first Food and Drug Administration-approved generic equivalent of Shionogi Inc.'s
Fortamet (metformin HC1 extended-release tablets).
M2 EQUITYBITES-April 20, 2012-Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc unveils generic
FORTAMET to lower blood glucose in patients 17 years of age or older(C)2012 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com
Lupin's Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets are the AB-rated generic equivalent of Andrx Labs LLC's
Fortamet 500 mg and 1000 mg tablets.
