Remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine show no antiviral effect against COVID-19: StudyThe study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, evaluated the effects of the two drugs on all-cause, in-hospital mortality...
13 Jul, 2021, 09.55 PM IST
States allocated 98.87 lakh vials of Remdesivir so far: Sadananda Gowda"Additional 22.17 lac vials of #Remdesivir have been allocated to all states/UTs for the period 23rd to 30th May. Earlier, 76.70 lacs vials...
23 May, 2021, 09.21 PM IST
Remdesivir marketing companies to supply 53 lakh vials for April 21-May 16 period to states/ UTs: GovtIn continuation to the allocation of remdesivir to states/UTs done on Friday, the company-wise supply plan of the drug for the period April...
08 May, 2021, 03.40 PM IST
Remdesivir production increased to 1.05 cr vials a month: Mansukh MandaviyaThe production capacity of the drug has crossed 1.05 crore vials per month as on May 4, a nearly three-fold increase from 37 lakh vials per...
04 May, 2021, 03.26 PM IST
Government to import 4.5 lakh vials of antiviral drug RemdesivirDemand for Remdesivir has gone up manifold in the country with a surge in COVID-19 cases. The antiviral drug is used in the treatment of th...
30 Apr, 2021, 05.21 PM IST
Customs duty waive off on Remdesivir will further augment domestic availability: Sadanand Gowda"Considering the immediate requirement on the recommendation of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Department of Revenue has reduced cu...
21 Apr, 2021, 01.00 PM IST
MP govt airlifts 15,000 vials of remdesivir to districtsThis is the third time in the last five days that the state government deployed its aircraft and helicopters to deliver the consignment of ...
20 Apr, 2021, 03.12 PM IST
Remdesivir not magic bullet, does not reduce mortality, say health expertsAddressing the media, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said remdesivir should only be given to patients hospitalised with moderate illness...
19 Apr, 2021, 06.44 PM IST
Take strict action against those indulged in black marketing, hoarding of remdesivir: Centre to statesBlack marketing, hoarding of remdesivir is being strictly monitored and state governments have been advised to take strict action against t...
19 Apr, 2021, 06.37 PM IST
Remdesivir has no impact on Covid mortality, don't panic-buy: DoctorsThe rush to secure doses of the antiviral remdesivir is unfounded as it has little or no impact on survival in those hospitalised with Covi...
11 Apr, 2021, 02.24 PM IST
What are the treatment options for Covid-19? Scientists recommend oxygen support, antiviral drugsAside from drugs, doctors have learned more about ways to treat hospitalized patients.
02 Nov, 2020, 06.08 PM IST
India to seek latest data on efficacy of Gilead’s Remdesivir following USFDA nodThe FDA had granted remdesivir emergency authorisation in May after a trial by the National Institutes of Health found that it modestly red...
24 Oct, 2020, 07.30 AM IST
These are the companies manufacturing COVID-19 drug Remdesivir in India03 Jul, 2020, 08.50 AM IST
FDA warns against co-administration of remdesivir with CQ or HCQ for COVID-19 patients"FDA is warning health care providers that co-administration of remdesivir and chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate is not r...
16 Jun, 2020, 11.10 AM IST
Dr Reddy’s inks licensing pact with Gilead for Remdesivir to treat Covid-19The Hyderabad headquartered drug maker will obtain technology transfer from Gilead for manufacturing of the drug wherein the Indian firm wo...
13 Jun, 2020, 04.38 PM IST
US pharma giant seeks marketing authorisation from India for remdesivir"Gilead Sciences has applied seeking marketing authorisation for its anti-viral drug remdesivir to India's Central Drugs Standard Control O...
30 May, 2020, 10.28 AM IST
Gilead’s remdesivir mainly helped healthier Covid-19 patientsThe publication also allowed greater insight into which patients seemed to respond best to treatment. The only group to do significantly be...
23 May, 2020, 03.36 PM IST