Aurobindo Pharma receives USFDA approval for hypertension drug
Moneylife Digital Team 10 June 2011

Aurobindo Pharma now has a total of 138 abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approvals from the USFDA

Aurobindo Pharma said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market and manufacture Ramipril Capsules, used for treating hypertension, in the American market.

The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Ramipril Capsules in strengths of 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg, Aurobindo Pharma said in a statement.

Ramipril Capsules, which are the generic equivalent of King Pharmaceuticals Altace, are indicated for the treatment of hypertension and falls under the cardiovascular therapeutic segment, it said.

"The product has a market size of approximately $95 million for the twelve months ending September 2010, according to IMS and will be launched soon," the company said.

The Hyderabad-based firm now has a total of 138 abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approvals from the USFDA, it said.

On Friday, Aurobindo Pharma ended 2.77% down at Rs175 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, while the benchmark Sensex declined 0.63% to 18,268.54.

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