Zenara pharma to launch generic Paxlovid soonThe company said that Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir tablets in a combi pack as a treatment option for patients with mild to moderate symptoms ...
28 Jul, 2022, 02.21 PM IST
US FDA study warns against certain treatments for Omicron. Details hereWith the continuous rise in Omicron cases of Covid-19, patients are looking at various drug options to relieve some symptoms. US-based infe...
25 Jan, 2022, 05.21 PM IST
Molnupiravir not to be included in COVID-19 clinical management protocol as of nowThe experts of the task force cited safety concerns and argued that Molnupiravir was not of much benefit in Covid treatment to arrive at th...
11 Jan, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
USFDA okays Merck's Covid Drug for use in high-risk casesThe USFDA also said molnupiravir should be given to those for whom alternative Covid-19 treatment options authorised by it are not accessib...
24 Dec, 2021, 07.25 AM IST
USFDA approves COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir for emergency useThe USFDA also said the drug should be given for whom alternative COVID-19 treatment options authorized by the FDA are not accessible or cl...
23 Dec, 2021, 08.53 PM IST
Insurers to offer add-on cover for at-home Covid treatment, court toldThe regulator also told the court that, apart from the Corona Kavach policy, there were over 19 products offered as insurance policy by gen...
15 Jul, 2021, 09.36 AM IST
Eli Lilly India gets nod for emergency use of antibody drugs combination for COVID-19The company has received permission for restricted emergency use of its monoclonal antibody drugs, bamlanivimab 700 mg and etesevimab 1400 ...
01 Jun, 2021, 06.15 PM IST
Dr Reddy's developing new treatment options for COVID-19, says MD"We are motivated to serve patients in every possible way and with utmost urgency. This is reflected in the multiple collaborations we have...
23 May, 2021, 11.21 AM IST
Dr Reddy's inks licensing pact with Eli Lilly for COVID-19 treatment drugThe Hyderabad-based firm said it has entered into a royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company fo...
11 May, 2021, 11.31 PM IST
Vivimed Labs gets DGHS nod to manufacture, market Favipiravir tablets in IndiaFavipiravir is one of the leading oral anti-viral treatment approved in various countries for the potential treatment of patients with mild...
10 May, 2021, 12.34 PM IST
Jubilant Pharmova surges as company develops Remdesivir oral formHospitals and pharmacists in major cities have reported acute shortage of the drug due to supply constraints and alleged hoarding.
19 Apr, 2021, 02.03 PM IST
Global scramble for Covid-19 cure injects new life into old drugsOver 20 anti-viral drugs that were discontinued from manufacturing or had research on them halted because of other priorities have now beco...
26 Nov, 2020, 09.45 AM IST
Zydus Cadila completes phase 2 clinical trial in COVID-19 patients with biological therapy PegiHepIn a regulatory filing, Zydus Cadila said "it has successfully completed a phase 2 clinical trial in COVID-19 patients with its biological ...
12 Nov, 2020, 11.35 AM IST
Zenara Pharma receives DCGI approval to manufacture, sell Favipiravir tabletsZenara Pharma, a fully owned subsidiary of Biophore India Pharmaceuticals, announced that it has received approval from the Drugs Controlle...
05 Aug, 2020, 05.01 PM IST
Mumbai company working on horse antibodies Covid treatmentThe equine antisera pathway with which the Mumbai-based company is working is already used in treatments against snake bites, rabies and di...
09 Jul, 2020, 07.07 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre reply on plea for capping treatment cost of COVID patients in private hospitalsA bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan issued notice to the Centre on the PIL filed by Avishek Goenka for fixing an upper limit of cost fo...
05 Jun, 2020, 08.24 PM IST
In search for a cure, government set to start blood plasma trialsMove comes after Kerala used this approach. ICMR may release protocol in a couple of days. The convalescent plasma therapy works on the sci...
11 Apr, 2020, 07.13 AM IST