28, 2002 IVAX Corporation (AMEX:IVX) (LSE:IVX. L) announced today that the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for the brand equivalent (generic) drug tramadol hydrochloride tablets in 50 mg strength has been transferred to IVAX’ wholly owned subsidiary, IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , from Able Laboratories, Inc. Tramadol 50mg tablet 17, 2002 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. , headquartered tramadol 50mg tablet in Israel, is among the top 40 pharmaceutical companies and among the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the world. Patients with a variety of chronic painful conditions were studied in double-blind trials of one to three months duration. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such regulatory environment and changes in the health policies and structure of various countries, acceptance and demand for new pharmaceutical products and new therapies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the availability and pricing of ingredients used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, uncertainties regarding market acceptance of innovative products newly launched, currently being sold or in development, the impact of restructuring of clients, reliance on a strategy of acquiring companies and on strategic alliances, exposure to product liability claims, dependence on patent and other protections for our innovative products, fluctuations tramadol 50mg tablet in currency, exchange and interest rates, operating results, and other factors that are discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and the Company’s other filings with the U. Securities and Exchange Commission. For example, statements about the Company’s operations, capital-raising transactions and financial accounting, the current or expected market size for its products, the success of current or future product offerings, the research and development efforts and the Company’s ability to file for and obtain U. Under an agreement, IVAX will exclusively purchase the product from Able Laboratories and market the tramadol hydrochloride tablets under its own label. Mylan’s Tramadol product is the generic version of R. Tramadol 50mg tablet ivax anticipates launching this product in about one month. A wholly owned subsidiary of IVAX Corporation tramadol 50mg tablet (amex:ivx) (LSE:IVX. L) for Able Labs’ Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets. Tramadol is used to treat persistent moderate to severe pain and is the generic equivalent of Ultram(R) Tablets with annual estimated sales of approximately $550 million. At this time, FDA is willing to allow Biovail to choose a trademark when an agreement is reached with a partner, and tramadol 50mg tablet a final trademark is mutually agreed. The total market for Able’s newly approved drug, an AB-rated generic version of R. For more information on specific products manufactured and distributed by the Eon Labs, please call 1-800-526-0225, write Eon Labs Inc. , 227-15 North tramadol 50mg tablet conduit Avenue, Laurelton, New York, 11413, or visit www. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company tramadol 50mg tablet undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers IVAX Corporation (AMEX:IVX) (LSE:IVX. L) announced today that it will immediately begin selling tramadol hydrochloride 50 mg tablets through its wholly owned subsidiary, IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , now that FDA approval of the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for this product has been received. The Company has completed its transition to focus its activities on generic drug development, manufacturing and sales. (OTCBB:ABLA) (BSE:ABRX) tramadol 50mg tablet today announced that the U.