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Tuesday, 4 August 2020

Sun Pharma launches FluGuard® (Favipiravir 200 mg) in India at Rs. 35 per tablet

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Mumbai, August 04, 2020: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE: SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715, “Sun Pharma” and includes its subsidiaries and/or associate companies) today announced that it has launched FluGuard® (Favipiravir 200 mg) at an economical price of Rs. 35 per tablet, for the treatment of mild to moderate cases of Covid-19 in India. Favipiravir is the only oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for the potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease.

Commenting on the launch, Kirti Ganorkar, CEO of India Business, Sun Pharma said, “With over 50,000 Covid-19 cases being reported daily in India, there is an urgent need to provide more treatment options to healthcare professionals. We are launching FluGuard® at an economical price to make the drug accessible to more and more patients thereby reducing their financial burden. This is in line with our continuous efforts to support India’s pandemic response.”

The company will work closely with the government and medical community to ensure availability of FluGuard® to patients across the country. The stocks of FluGuard® will be available in the market from this week.

FluGuard® is the registered trade mark of Sun Pharma.

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Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Hetero announces the launch of ‘Favivir’ (Favipiravir 200 mg) in India to treat mild to moderate Covid-19

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Hyderabad, India; 29th July 2020: Hetero, one of India’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies and the world’s largest producer of antiretroviral drugs, today announces the launch of generic Favipiravir in India under the brand name ‘Favivir.’


Hetero has been granted the manufacturing and marketing approval for Favipiravir from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).

Favivir is the second drug developed by Hetero after Covifor (Remdesivir) used in the treatment of Covid-19. It is an oral antiviral medication that has demonstrated positive clinical outcomes.

Favivir improves treatment accessibility to a significant amount of Covid 19 patient population, which usually sustains mild to moderate symptoms. Hetero’s Favivir is priced at Rs. 59 per tablet and is marketed and distributed by Hetero Healthcare Limited. The product is available from today at all retail medical outlets and hospital pharmacies across the country and will be sold only on prescription. Backed by strong vertical integration capabilities, the drug is being manufactured at our world-class formulation facility in India, which has been approved by stringent global regulatory authorities such as USFDA and the EU, among others.
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Monday, 6 July 2020

Mylan Secures Regulatory Approval for Remdesivir Lyophilized Powder for Injection 100 mg/vial in India for Restricted Emergency Use in COVID-19 Patients

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HERTFORDSHIRE, England, PITTSBURGH, U.S. and BANGALORE, India, July 6, 2020 – Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) today announced that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved its remdesivir 100 mg/vial for restricted emergency use in India as part of the DCGI’s accelerated approval process to address urgent, unmet needs amid the evolving coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The drug is approved for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed incidences of COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe presentations of the disease. The drug will be launched under the brand name DESREM™ in India and will be available to patients in July at a price of INR 4,800, which is more than 80% less than the price at which the branded version of this product will be available to governments in the developed world.

Mylan will manufacture remdesivir in India at its world-class injectables facilities, which also make product for the U.S. and have been inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for compliance with good manufacturing practices. The company continues to work extensively toward expanding emergency use access for patients in the 127 low- and middle-income countries where it is licensed by Gilead Sciences to do so, subject to reviews by national regulatory bodies and the Prequalification Program of the World Health Organization (WHO). The approval by DCGI in India represents the first for Mylan in these 127 markets.

Mylan President Rajiv Malik said: “Mylan and Gilead Sciences have partnered for many years to make high quality medicines available to people who need them and have made significant progress to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, around the world. We commend Gilead for their continued leadership on this front, and also applaud and are proud to continue partnering with the DCGI for its ongoing efforts to accelerate access to critical medicine for patients with COVID-19 in India.

Malik continued: “Our approval is a significant milestone for Mylan, for the global public health community and, most importantly, for patients who are battling this pandemic. Developing DESREM™ and bringing it to patients in India with such unprecedented speed is a testament to the strength of our global operations and scientific capabilities and our commitment to serving patients who continue to rely on us during this time. We are proud to continue our work in support of public health in partnership with governments and other stakeholders as we work together in the fight against COVID-19.”

Rakesh Bamzai, President, India and Emerging Markets, said: “The growing global threat of COVID-19 requires a commitment to action by everyone involved in public health. Mylan is cognizant of its responsibility in fighting this pandemic and will leverage its global resources and capabilities including R&D, regulatory, manufacturing and supply chain, while engaging with key stakeholders across the licensed territories to serve the patients in need and further its mission of creating better health for a better world.”

Mylan previously announced a global collaboration agreement with Gilead Sciences for the commercialization of remdesivir in 127 low- and middle-income countries, including India. Mylan has a long-standing history of partnering with Gilead to tackle key public health issues in India and around the world, beginning with expanding access to high quality, affordable HIV/AIDS antiretrovirals and now extending its partnership to include COVID19 treatments. Remdesivir is the tenth medicine licensed to Mylan by Gilead, who signed their first agreement in 2006 for the HIV medicine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

As a leading global pharmaceutical company, Mylan is committed to continue doing its part in support of public health needs. As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, Mylan’s priorities remain protecting the health and safety of its workforce, continuing to produce critically needed medicines, deploying our resources and expertise in the fight against COVID-19 through potential prevention and treatment efforts, and supporting the communities in which we operate.

About Remdesivir
Remdesivir is an investigational new drug developed by Gilead Sciences. Interim results of two large Phase III clinical trials have demonstrated favourable outcomes with Remdesivir. Based on the results, USFDA granted emergency use authorization (EUA) of Remdesivir to treat hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 in the U.S. In addition, it is recommended for compassionate use in Europe and recently received regulatory approval in Japan, Taiwan and Singapore.

About Mylan
Mylan is a global pharmaceutical company committed to setting new standards in healthcare. Working together around the world to provide 7 billion people access to high-quality medicine, we innovate to satisfy unmet needs; make reliability and service excellence a habit; do what's right, not what's easy; and impact the future through passionate global leadership. We offer a portfolio of more than 7,500 marketed products around the world, including antiretroviral therapies on which approximately 40% of people being treated for HIV/AIDS globally depend. We market our products in more than 165 countries and territories. We are one of the world's largest producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Every member of our approximately 35,000-strong workforce is dedicated to creating better health for a better world, one person at a time.

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Hetero announces the approval and launch offirst generic ‘COVIFOR’ (Remdesivir) in India for the treatment of Covid-19.


Glenmark launches Covid-19 drug FabiFlu fortreatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients, priced at Rs 103 per tablet

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Sunday, 21 June 2020

Hetero announces the approval and launch of first generic ‘COVIFOR’ (Remdesivir) in India for the treatment of Covid-19.

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Image By Hetero: Hetero announces the approval and launch of first generic ‘COVIFOR’(Remdesivir) in India for the treatment of Covid-19.


Generic drug maker Hetero has received the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approval to manufacture and sell its generic version of Gilead’s Remdesivir for the treatment of Covid-19 patients in the country.

The generic version will be marketed under the brand name ‘Covifor’ in India, Hetero said about the product that is being manufactured at its facility in Hyderabad.

DCGI had granted approval for use of Remdesivir in the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in adults and children, hospitalised with severe symptoms of the disease. 

Covifor (Remdesivir) will be available in 100 mg vial (Injectable) which has to be administered intravenously in a hospital setting under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner, Hetero said.

Sources in the company said since the product has been approved for Emergency Use and for use in hospital / institutional set up only, it will not be retailed through chemists. Instead Covifor will be made available to hospitals treating Covid-19 patients. The supplies are expected to begin in a week.

Each 100 mg vial is likely to be priced between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000. The drug is to be administered only after getting the consent of the patients.

“While Glenmark’s Covid-19 drug was made available in the oral form of tablets, Hetero’s drug is being made available in the Injectable form (100mg vial) to be administered intravenously in a hospital setting under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner”.

 Approval to launch Covifor (Remdesivir) in the light of increaseing Covid-19 cases in India “can prove to be a game-changer given its positive clinical outcomes,” said Hetero group chairman Dr B. Partha Saradhi Reddy

A significant milestone for Hetero and an important development in India's fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Proud to be the first company to gain DCGI approval for generic drug Remedesivir. It will be marketed under the brand name 'Covifor' for treatment of patients hospitalised with severe symptoms.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Life after Lockdown. What's the first thing you will do..!!!

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The government can only hold a lockdown for a certain period of time.  The lockdown will end slowly.  The government also will not show such strictness because the government has made you aware about corona disease, social distancing, hand sanitization etc.

You are also seeing the trauma to be faced when someone gets sick in your neighborhood. Now those who are sensible understand their routine and follow it in future.

🗽 The government cannot and will not guard you 24 hours, 365 days.

👉 The future of you and your family is in your hands.

 🚶  After the lockdown opens, think carefully, leave the house and go to work and do your work as per the rules.

Do you think, after May 17, the Corona will suddenly go away and we will start living like before?

 👉👉👉 No, not at all .

 This virus has taken root in our country and we have to learn to live with it.

How long will the government keep the lockdown?  How long will the exit be banned ?

👉 Now we have to fight this virus ourselves, by changing our lifestyle, by strengthening our immunity.

👍 We have to adapt a life style hundreds of years old.

👅 Eat a pure diet, eat pure spices. Rely on Amla, Aloe vera, Ginger, Pepper, Cloves etc.

👊 Free yourself from the clutches of antibiotics. 

🍎 You have to increase the amount of nutritious food in your life and forget fast foods like pizza, burgers, cold drinks.

🍚 We have to change our utensils, we have to adapt to heavy vessels like brass, bronze, copper from aluminum, steel etc. which naturally eliminate the virus also.

☕ The amount of milk, curd, ghee will have to be increased in your diet.

🍟 Forget the taste of the tongue and avoid spicy, fried hotel food and street side garbage.

👉  This has to be done for at least the next 7-8 months.  Only then will we be able to survive. And those who do not change will be in trouble.

👉👉👉👉 At least follow this some guideline to protect yourself..
1. Sanitisation (wash your hands with soap for at least 20 to 30 seconds)
2. Do Not Touch Your Face with Unwashed Hands
3. Maintain Social Distance (Keep a distance of at least 1 meter from others)
4. Avoid public places, public transport, malls, markets & functions.
5. Build Immunity through Spices and Other Foods
6. Practice Respiratory Hygiene

👍👍👍👍 Accept this and start implementing them.

 💑 Life is your decision!

🏠 🏠 🏠  STAY HEALTHY... STAY SAFE


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Saturday, 28 March 2020

Best Natural Foods for Boosting your Immune System

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10 Best Natural Foods for Boosting your Immune System
Below are some of the best foods that you should include in your diet to provide your body with all the necessary nutrients needed for a strong immune system.

List of Foods to Boost Immune System Naturally
§  Fruits Rich in Vitamin C: One of the best foods that improve your immune system is citrus fruits or fruits that are rich in vitamin C. Consuming fruits like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes increase the production of white blood cells, thereby helping you fight infections, flu and avoid diseases.

§  Citrus fruits – they are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is essential for good health, helps body fight off infections, improve the function of immune system and may reduce the common cold symptoms. 

§  Red Bell Peppers: Red Bell Pepper contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits. These are also a rich source of beta-carotene, which boosts your immune system. Bell peppers also keep your skin and eyes healthy.

§  Green Leafy Vegetables: There are many green leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, and broccoli that comes loaded with fiber and nutrients. These vegetables are also loaded with vitamins and antioxidants that can help in boosting the function of the immune system.

§  Garlic: Garlic can stimulate the production of WBC in the body and can even act as an antioxidant in the body. Garlic’s immune-boosting properties are also very helpful in fighting infection and bacteria.

§  Ginger: It contains many important vitamins and minerals, and therapeutic compounds. Ginger can help prevent nausea, it’s able to cleanse the lymphatic system, enhancing weight loss and strengthens the immune system, prevents the symptoms of cold and flu and helps for quicker healing.

§  Spinach: Spinach is also the healthiest option if you want to improve your immune system. This green vegetable comes packed with antioxidants and beta-carotene, which may increase the infection-fighting ability.

§  Yogurt: You can also have yogurt, which is a great source of vitamin D. Consuming vitamin D is the best way to regulate/ improve your immunity power so that it can defend your body against diseases.

§  Almonds: Nuts such as almonds contain Vitamin E, a key component for a healthy immune system. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, it requires fat to be present to be absorbed properly. Regular intake of almonds will boost your immunity power and will add to your daily quota of Vitamin E.

§  Turmeric: A faithful partner of almost every Indian curry. But are you aware of its medicinal benefits? Turmeric is famous for it’s antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities. In fact, the presence of curcumin in turmeric, which gives it the yellow color, is beneficial for muscle damage caused by exercise. This yellow spice is very good for rheumatism and osteoarthritis.

§  Green Tea: Green tea has antioxidant content. One of the powerful antioxidants, epigallocatechin gallate, is specifically found in green tea. This antioxidant is responsible for enhancing the immune system. Green tea is rich in amino acid L-theanine. L-theanine is shown to induce the production of germ-fighting compounds in your T-cells.

§  Papaya: This fruit is highly loaded with Vitamin C. You will find more than 200 percent Vitamin C in a single papaya intake. Papayas are good for gut health, they have an enzyme called papain, which helps indigestion. Papayas also have anti-inflammatory properties. This fruit is rich in potassium, vitamin B and folate, which are beneficial for your health.

There are many other immunity-boosting foods other than the above-mentioned names. Eating almonds, turmeric, green tea, papaya, sunflower seeds, kiwi also plays an important role in strengthening your immunity. Considering the increasing number of diseases that we are vulnerable to, it is high time to switch to a healthy diet and improve our immune system to stay safe from diseases.


The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.
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10 Basic Protective Tips against the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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10 Basic Protective Tips against the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.


If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.


Wash your hands
Washing your hands correctly, using soap and water and washing for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available, still stands as the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Stay home
If you do need to leave the house, follow some basic preventative measures

Follow local public health guidelines
By mid-March 2020, many states, counties and cities implemented their own protective measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
If your state or local government has imposed guidelines, you should follow them to the best of your ability. 

Boost your immune system
There are immunity boosting foods, which strengthen your immune power and help your body fight common illnesses such as infections, colds, flu, and fever.


Try to stay calm:
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In addition to your physical health, you should take care of your mental health. High stress levels can take a toll on your immune system, which is the opposite of what you want in this situation.
- Read Books
- Do any Work
- Spend with family 
- Watch cool movies




The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.
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Monday, 24 February 2020

730 Positions || Walk-In Interview for Aurobindo EMS on 25th & 26th Feb' 2020 @ Visakhapatnam

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Saturday, 30 June 2018

Retail sale of Controversial Hormone Drug Oxytocin banned from 1st July, 2018

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Come July 1, Oxytocin, a vital drug, and its formulations, used to stop bleeding during childbirth, will not be freely available for use by doctors.

The manufacture and sale of this drug has been banned for domestic use in the private sector by the government. Import of the drug has also been banned.

Retail or wholesale chemists will not be allowed to stock this drug in their shops in any form or name. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has zeroed in on Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd to manufacture the drug and supply it directly to registered private and public hospitals.

Used to stop bleeding during childbirth, it is allegedly being misused to make cows give more milk; KAPL to be sole supplier

The drug will be available on a demand basis from KAPL after placing an order with the company, a release from the Ministry stated.

“Oxytocin is a life-saving drug in those women who bleed during childbirth or undergo an abortion. There are alternatives like Misoprostol, but the government has restricted its use in private clinics, as they are worried about misuse of Misoprostol in sex-selective abortions,” said Duru Shah, a Mumbai-based doctor.

Not for sale
The Ministry in its statement noted that Oxytocin formulations meant for domestic consumption will be supplied by the manufacturer, i.e. KAPL, to registered hospitals and clinics in public and private sector directly. Oxytocin in any form or name will not be allowed to be sold through retail chemist.
Oxytocin is also used to increase the size of vegetables such as pumpkins, watermelons, eggplants, gourds, and cucumbers.

Previously the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Shimla had in its judgment on March 15, 2016, titled ‘Court on its own motion’ versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others, observed that there is large-scale clandestine manufacture and sale of the drug Oxytocin leading to its misuse.

The High Courts had also observed that the feasibility of restricting the manufacture of Oxytocin only in public sector companies should be considered.
The matter was considered by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, a statutory body constituted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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