Bajaj Healthcare Limited (BHL) has launched Favijaj tablets, its generic version of Japan-based Fujifilm’s antiviral drug favipiravir for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 patients. The launch follows approval from the Indian drug regulator to manufacture and market the Covid-19 medicine. Favipiravir is an antiviral drug used for the treatment of influenza virus, which […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine, Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, Janssen Biotech. This marks the third vaccine authorized by the FDA to combat COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Details of the Authorization: The […]
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine : The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency use authorization (EUA) for mRNA-1273, the messenger RNA (mRNA) Covid-19 vaccine candidate of Moderna. The FDA authorization is for the use of mRNA-1273 in individuals aged 18 years and more for the prevention of Covid-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome […]
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses which are commonly found among animals and cause mild to moderate respiratory problems in humans. These viruses are zoonotic, which can be transmitted to humans from animals in rare cases as per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Coronavirus is a new virus that has killed more […]