GSK has agreed to acquire BELLUS Health, a Canadian biopharma company, in a deal worth around $2 billion in a move to further bolster its specialty medicines and respiratory pipeline. The deal gives GSK access to a late-stage P2X3 antagonist called camlipixant, which is intended for the treatment of refractory chronic cough (RCC). Presently, camlipixant […]
Lupin through its subsidiary — Lupin Healthcare (UK) has secured approval from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for Lutio, a generic version of Spiriva (Tiotropium bromide). Lutio has been approved for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is the second inhalation product for the British market from Lupin […]
Ipecac known as Cephaelis ipecacuanha belonging to the family Rubiaceae is a medicinal plant which is useful for treating gastrointestinal disorders like amoebic dysentery and diarrhea. Ipecac is known by the same name Ipecac in Hindi and English. Ipecac is a small herb with slender roots. The herb spreads horizontally with small white flowers in […]
Asafoetida commonly known as hing is used in the seasoning of foods to add taste and flavor to the dishes in addition to providing many health benefits. Asafoetida is Telugu is known as Inguva and used in talimpu/popu/tiragamatha in different regions of Telugu states. Asafoetida or hing is a oleo gum resin that is obtained […]
Common cold is a viral infection that affects most people especially in winter season. Learn about the common cold symptoms and common cold treatment here.
Common Cold, a viral infection affects most people especially in winter season. Learn about the common cold symptoms and common cold treatment here. Common Cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract but it mainly affects the nose with symptoms like sneezing and running nose. Whether drastic change in weather, heavy and sudden intake […]
In this health blog, know about the causes of coughing, common cough treatment and the home remedies for cough which are highly effective in relieving you from cough.
In this health blog, know about the causes of coughing, common cough treatment and the home remedies for cough which are highly effective in relieving you from cough. Is your cough really common cough? Or is it because of congestion or some other ailment in the air pipes? What is the main reason for coughing? […]