FDC recalls over 60,000 bottles of ophthalmic solution in USFDC Ltd is recalling over 60,000 bottles of Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, a generic glaucoma medication, in the US market. The USFDA...
09 May, 2025, 05.18 PM IST
Skin cream, nasal spray, and... blindness? AIIMS doctors warn steroids misuse could trigger silent vision lossFrequent use of steroid-based treatments for respiratory issues, allergies, and skin conditions can heighten the risk of glaucoma. Experts ...
16 Mar, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
Glenmark, FDC recall products in US due to manufacturing issues: USFDAGlenmark Pharmaceuticals and FDC Ltd are recalling some products in the US market. Glenmark is recalling certain strengths of Carvedilol ta...
17 Feb, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
Drugs body flags side effects of heart, Glaucoma medicationsThe Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has issued a drug safety alert regarding amlodipine and acetazolamide, highlighting potential adverse r...
06 Jul, 2024, 12.44 AM IST
World Sight Day 2023: Significance, theme and self-care tips for good eyesightWorld Sight Day, observed on the second Thursday of October, this year aims to raise awareness about protecting vision at work. The Departm...
12 Oct, 2023, 10.12 AM IST
Want to know the only way to catch vision-killer glaucoma? Go for regular eye check-upsGlaucoma is the third-leading cause of irreversible blindness in India.
20 Mar, 2018, 10.10 AM IST
Government reviewing move to withdraw customs duty exemption for drugsA notification issued last week by Central Board of Excise and Customs had announced that customs duty exemption on the import of 74 drugs ...
09 Feb, 2016, 10.34 PM IST
Physics behind perfect pancake may help save eyesight"To treat this, surgeons create an escape route for the fluid by carefully cutting the flexible sheets of the sclera," Khaw said.
07 Feb, 2016, 01.44 PM IST
Want to prevent blindness? Have more of green leafy vegetablesIncreased intake of green vegetables lowers the risk of losing vision by 20 to 30 per cent.
17 Jan, 2016, 02.50 PM IST
USFDA denies approval for SPARC's anti-glaucoma eyedropSun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) today said the US health regulator has not approved its new drug application for anti-glaucoma...
01 Aug, 2015, 12.42 PM IST
Glaucoma medication may treat drug-resistant TBResearchers have discovered that ethoxzolamide actually turns off the tuberculosis' ability to invade the immune system.
24 Jul, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
SPARC licenses Xelpros to Sun Pharma for US marketSun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) has licensed out Xelpros, a preservative-free eye drop, to a subsidiary of Sun Pharma for the ...
09 Jun, 2015, 11.35 PM IST
SPARC rallies over 14% on receiving CRL from USFDA for Latanoprost NDASun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd (SPARC) rallied as much as 14.2 per cent in intraday trade on Monday.
02 Dec, 2014, 04.30 PM IST
No USFDA approval for SPARC's anti-Glaucoma eyedropWhile the FDA did not seek any additional information for supporting clinical data, it sought additional information on certain labeling of...
02 Dec, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
Dabur’s Anand Burman, VC Funds back medical devices start-upAHF will be leading the current round of funding for Forus, the developer of 3nethra, a low-cost portable ophthalmology device used for pre...
08 Jan, 2014, 05.00 AM IST
Sun Pharma inks JV with US-based Intrexon Corp to develop gene therapiesThe 50:50 deal will leverage Sun Pharma’s global capabilities and experience in developing complex dosage forms and specialty pharmaceutica...
02 Oct, 2013, 11.37 AM IST
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