Generic pharmaceuticals are copies of known brand-name drugs that have exactly the same dosage, intended use, effects, side effects, route of administration, risks, safety and strength as the original drug. Their pharmacological effects are exactly the same as those of their brand-name counterparts. An example of a generic drug used for diabetes, is Metformin. The brand name for Metformin is Glucophage. A generic drug used for Hypertension, is Metoprolol, whereas the brand name for the same drug is Lopressor.