Tag: COVID-19
Cipla launches remdesivir under brand name CIPREMI
Cipla announced the launch of remdesivir under its brand name CIPREMI. The USFDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Gilead Sciences for emergency...
NIH halts clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine
A clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of adults hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been...
Novartis discontinues hydroxychloroquine clinical trial
Novartis has decided to stop and discontinue its sponsored hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) clinical trial for Covid-19 due to acute enrollment challenges that have made trial...
Glenmark gets nod from DCGI for Favipiravir launch
In a landmark development for Covid-19 patients in India, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led, integrated global pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of antiviral drug Favipiravir...
IIT Guwahati develops affordable diagnostic kits for coronavirus
Accurate testing is important to get out of the clutches of the novel coronavirus. Stepping up efforts in this regard, the Indian Institute of...
Steps taken to tackle the Covid situation in Delhi
In pursuance of decisions taken by the union home minister Amit Shah during a series of meetings held on Sunday and Monday,14 and 15...
Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving for Covid patients
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom (UK) that show dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving...
Sanofi invests in vaccine research and production
Sanofi detailed plans on how the company will make significant investments in France to increase its vaccine research and production capacities, and contribute in...
Agena Bioscience launches iPLEX Pro SARS-CoV-2 panel
Agena Bioscience, a global provider of low cost and high-throughput molecular testing solutions, announced the launch of the iPLEX Pro SARS-CoV-2 Panel for the...
DetelPro launches infrared thermometer for Rs 999
DetelPro has launched 'Make in Bharat' low-cost Infrared (IR) Thermometer (DT09). The newly launched product comes with two years of warranty and is priced...