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What is 2-DG: New drug approved for Covid emergency use | Oneindia News

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What is 2-DG: New drug approved for Covid emergency use | Oneindia News

What is 2-DG: New drug approved for Covid emergency use | Oneindia News

The Drugs Controller General of India has granted permission for emergency use of therapeutic application of drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose or 2-DG as adjunct therapy.

This was used to treat cancer and showed efficacy in Covid treatment.

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