Mylan launches generic versions of Pfizer's drug

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Mylan Laboratories Inc. MYL.N said it launched the generic versions of Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE.N) drugs used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Quinapril tablets and Quinapril HCl and HCTZ tablets are the generic versions of Pfizer's Accupril and Accuretic tablets, respectively, the company said in statement.

(Reporting by Dhanya Skariachan in Bangalore)

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