Remdesivir
Antiviral drug
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Remdesivir, sold under the brand name Veklury, is a broad-spectrum antiviral medication developed by the biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences. It is administered via injection into a vein. During the COVID‑19 pandemic, remdesivir was approved or authorized for emergency use to treat COVID‑19 in numerous countries.
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India's Remdesivir production capacity increased to 122.49 lakh vials per month in June: GovernmentShortages of Remdesivir injections in the market were noticed in April and May 2021 due to a sudden surge in the demand for the drug for managing Covid-19 patients, Union health minister Mansukh..IndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal FM says his voice 'muzzled' in GST Council meet, dissent not heardThe 44th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, on Saturday slashed tax rate on Covid drugs such as Remdesivir and Tocilizumab as well..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Masks not recommended for kids below 5 years, says Centre in new guidelines for childrenThe guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) discouraged the use of Remdesivir on kids.DNA - Published | |
Remdesivir and steroids not recommended for kids: Government issues guidelines for COVID-19 management in childrenThe DGHS has released comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 in children, which discourages the use of Remdesivir in treatment.DNA - Published | |
Government issues advisory for rational use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 treatmentTo stop the misuse of Remdesivir, the government recommended that if the drug is to be advised or ordered during odd hours, it should be done by the duty doctor after a telephonic consultation with a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court concerned over reports on kids, rural India exposure in third Covid waveConcerned over reports that kids and rural India may be exposed more in the third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre whether any study on these aspects has been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
18,040 oxygen concentrators, 7.7 lakh Remdesivir vials received as foreign aid sent to statesIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | |
Govt stops central allocation of Remdesivir to states as supply improvesIndiaTimes - Published | |
Remdesivir production ramped up 10 times, says Mansukh MandaviyaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Remdesivir may be dropped soon from 'Line of Treatment' for COVID-19 patients: Dr RanaRemdesivir is being considered to be dropped from COVID-19 treatment soon as there is no evidence of its effectiveness in treating patients.DNA - Published | |
India got 5.5 lakh Remdesivir vials, 15,801 oxygen cylinders as foreign aid: CentreIndiaTimes - Published | |
Explain how film stars, politicians are procuring, distributing Remdesivir: HC to govtIndiaTimes - Published | To spur Remdesivir output, government vows to buy 50 lakh vialsIndiaTimes - Published |
9,200 oxygen concentrators, 5,243 O2 cylinders, 3.44L Remdesivir vials delivered to states: GovtA total of 9,200 oxygen concentrators, 5,243 oxygen cylinders, 19 oxygen-generation plants and about 3.44 lakh Remdesivir vials received as global aid were delivered or dispatched through road and air..IndiaTimes - Published | India received 2,060 oxygen concentrators, 3 oxygen generation plants as foreign aid on FridayIndia received 2,060 oxygen concentrators, 30,000 vials of Remdesivir, 467 ventilators and three oxygen generation plants from US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Switzerland, Poland, the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre issues company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir to states, UTsA company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir, a key drug used in the treatment of Covid-19 patients, has been issued to states and union territories, informed the Central government. "The company-wise..IndiaTimes - Published | Gilead Sciences gifts another 25,600 vials of Remdesivir to IndiaIndia thanked American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences on Saturday for gifting another 25,600 vials of Remdesivir, which is used in the treatment of Covid-19 patients.IndiaTimes - Published |
Covid-19: Six US planes carrying medical supplies reached India in past few daysThe US has so far sent six planes carrying emergency supplies to India, which is battling one of its worst public health crises. The emergency supplies include 125,000 Remdesivir vials to help treat..IndiaTimes - Published | Madhya Pradesh: Aircraft carrying Remdesivir crash lands at Gwalior, pilots injuredIndiaTimes - Published |
Foreign aid sent to 38 outfits in 31 states and UTs so farThe distribution to states is based on a standard operating procedure set in place by the health ministry. The allocation is being done to states with a high caseload and where requirement of equipment..IndiaTimes - Published | No shortage of oxygen and Remdesivir injections, confirms Medical Superintendent of NOIDA COVID HospitalDr Renu Aggarwal, Medical Superintendent of Noida COVID Hospital Sector 39, has said that there is no shortage of oxygen and Remdesivir injections.DNA - Published |
CT scan increases risk of cancer, AIIMS Chief warns general public to avoid 'scans' & 'steroids'Dr Guleria said that drugs like Remdesivir, Plasma, Tocilizumab are authorised only for emergency use as there are limited data on the benefits.DNA - Published | PIL seeks all Remdesivir makers be allowed to sell in domestic market; HC asks for Centre's replyIndiaTimes - Published |
PIL in HC seeks permission to companies for sale of Remdesivir in domestic marketA PIL in the Delhi High Court has urged it to direct the Centre to permit sale of Remdesivir, used in Covid-19 treatment, by those pharmaceutical companies which manufacture it solely for the purpose..IndiaTimes - Published | Increase allocation of Remdesivir to Maharashtra: HC tells Centre: The Bombay high court here on Sunday asked the Central government to increase the supply of Remdesivir injections to Maharashtra observing the current reduction in the allocation of the crucial drug..IndiaTimes - Published |
Some key Maharashtra ministers diverting oxygen, Remdesivir: FadnavisSenior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday alleged some key ministers in the Maharashtra government are diverting the supply of medical oxygen and Remdesivir to their respective districts at the..IndiaTimes - Published | Maha cops to probe how BJP MP procured RemdesivirIndiaTimes - Published |
