The first batch of Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Anti-Covid drug launched on Monday, 17th of May. It was launched by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Harsha Vardhan.
This comes in after DGCI approved the oral drug for emergency use. Earlier on May 8, the defense ministry said that the clinical trials of the drug 2-DG, 2-deoxy-D-Glucose showed that it helps in faster recovery of hospitalized patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependability.
The drug comes has been developed by INMAS with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in Hyderabad. It comes in powder form in a sachet and can be consumed orally with water.
Health Minister, Harsha Vardhan said that under the leadership of Rajnath Singh and with the help of DRDO this might be the first indigenous research-based outcome to fight against Covid-19. He also said that under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi DRDO has played a vital role in the fight against Covid-19. He added, hopefully, it serves in the fight against Covid-19 not just for India but globally. Moreover, he thanked and congratulated, DRDO and its scientists.
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