Lupin launches generic Sugammadex injection in US

Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced the launch of its Abbreviated New Drug Application of its recently approved drug: Sugammadex Injection in the United States on Friday.

Following approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application, the company launched Sugammadex injection, 200 mg/2 mL and 500 mg/5 mL Single-Dose Vial variant in the US, Lupin said in a regulatory filing.

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The firm’s calims its injection to be a bioequivalent to Bridion® Injection of Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC (Merck).

The release adds that the injection is to be indicated for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide in adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older undergoing surgery.

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