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What you should know about remdesivir, the drug that may be used to fight coronavirus
New Delhi, Apr 01: A drug by American Pharma major, Gilead Sciences Inc, remdesivir is being seen as a potential treatment for coronavirus. One must remember that this is not a vaccine.
Let us take a look at what the drug is and when it should be out.
- Remdesivir is being manufactured by Gilead Sciences Inc
- Multiple clinic trials are on and initial results are expected next week
- WHO panel said remdesivir was considered to be the most promising therapeutic candidate
- There is pressure on Gilead Sciences not to go ahead with exclusive status
- Exclusive control will create monopoly
- Remdesivir had on March 23 received the orphan drug designation
- This status is granted to a drug that show promise in treatment
- Researchers expect the Food and Drug Administration in the US to fast track approval
- Gilead has initiated phase-III clinical trials
- Gilead Sciences held primary patents of remdesivir in more than 70 countries
- The commercial availability for India is still unknown
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Story first published: Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 10:51 [IST]