******** Virafin by Zydus Cadila *******
Zydus Cadilla brings us a ray of hope with new drug 'Virafin'. Drug is already approved by DGCI for emergency purpose. Please see the main pointers discussed by Managing Director of Zydus Cadila.
1. *91.15% patients treated were tested negative by Day 7.
Largest Indian trial on 28k+ subjects inclusive 65-60+ and 12-18 age group.
2. It will be only one dose!
3. Helps patients recover faster and avoid complications
4. Initially 50k doses to come in soon next few days and to manufacture 4-5X in next 45 days
5. It will be an injection but not through a needle. This will be used interdomal only on upper skin.
Know more about Drug :
Interferon alpha-2b, 'Virafin', this drug is Anti-Viral and other drugs in market are Anti-Bodies.
Anti-Viral is used for virus neutralisation.
Interferon is approved for more than 20-30 years, has been used for treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Zydus Cadilla was producing it and therefore was able to do clinical testing.
It should be given definitely early and not late. Final decision to be made by Doctor.
Availability and Distribution - Product will be available in few days. This doesn't require hospitalisation setup. It is going to be available very soon and production is scaled up and will be further increased.
Approval - Phase 2 trial data over 6 months submitted to DGCI. Phase 3 will be submitted soon. The approval will be done in May.
Source - Interview of Dr Shravil Patel on ET Now.
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