bioequivalent
[/ˌbaɪoʊɪˈkwɪvələnt/]
adjective
bioequivalente
1. Having the same bioavailability and therapeutic effect as another pharmaceutical preparation; relating to drugs that produce equivalent biological effects in the body
The generic drug was proven to be bioequivalent to the brand-name medication.
O medicamento genérico foi comprovado como bioequivalente ao medicamento de marca.
2. Meeting regulatory standards for equivalent biological activity, absorption rate, and therapeutic outcomes between two pharmaceutical products
Bioequivalent formulations must demonstrate similar plasma concentration curves.
Formulações bioequivalentes devem demonstrar curvas de concentração plasmática similares.
Bioequivalent is a critical term in pharmaceutical regulation, particularly important in Brazil and the USA for generic drug approval and substitution policies. In Brazil, ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) requires bioequivalence studies for generic medications. This term is essential for healthcare professionals, pharmacists, and patients understanding medication interchangeability and cost savings through generic drugs.
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