Generic Tranxene

Now that the patent for the brand-name version has expired, generic Tranxene is available. However, these are generic versions of the immediate-release form only. There are no generic versions of the extended-release form. Various companies make generic Tranxene, and the FDA has given it an "AB" or "AP" rating, which means it is considered equivalent to the brand-name version.

 

Generic Tranxene: An Overview

Tranxene® (clorazepate dipotassium) is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and partial seizures (a certain type of epileptic seizure). It is one of a group of medications called benzodiazepines.
 
Tranxene is currently made by Ovation Pharmaceuticals. However, all the patents for the drug have expired, and generic Tranxene is now available.
 

Strengths of Generic Tranxene

Generic Tranxene tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Clorazepate 3.75 mg
  • Clorazepate 7.5 mg
  • Clorazepate 15 mg.
     
These tablets are generic versions of Tranxene T-Tabs, the regular immediate-release form of the drug. Generic extended-release tablets (Tranxene-SD) are not available at this time. Although the patents for Tranxene-SD tablets have expired, no companies have chosen to make a generic version of this form of Tranxene.
 

Who Makes Generic Tranxene?

Generic Tranxene is made by the following companies:
 
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals
  • Purepac Pharmaceuticals
  • Pliva
  • Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals
  • Taro Pharmaceuticals
  • Watson Pharmaceuticals.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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