All you need to know about the anti-viral drug Molnupiravir. Watch this video before you plan to consume it.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is ready to launch Molnupiravir in India with the brand name Molflu, and has set the price at Rs. 35 per capsule (200mg).
Let's take a look at some of the latest developments in COVID-19 research and treatment announced this month (December 2021).
The researchers noted that adding dapagliflozin to current standard care has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of having declining kidney function, end-stage kidney disease, or dying from causes related to the kidneys or cardiovascular system.
An interim analysis of a Phase 3 study showed that molnupiravir can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by approximately 50% for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19.
The past decade has witnessed phenomenal increase in the incidences of asthma, asthma-related deaths, and hospitalization.
The study, which was presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting, suggested that patients living with these cancer types who did receive dexamethasone died after three months post-cancer surgery, compared to those who received the drug.
Did you know that there is no antiviral drug available to treat or prevent dengue? But a new team of researchers may have found a drug that will help in the fight against the vector-borne disease.
Recently, Shahrukh Khan's son was arrested in a drug case in Mumbai. Read on to know how drugs can lead to some major health problems.
Researchers identify an easily available gout medication with minimal side effects to prevent infection and fight the COVID-19 virus. Read on.
Previous studies have reported that BCG vaccination may confer protection against respiratory tract infections, involving viral infections.
According to a new study, researchers have found a potential drug that may help in treating pancreatic cancer. Read on to know more.
The study included 263 participants who all tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within seven days before entering the study. None were hospitalised at the time of enrollment.
Pregnant women have a compromised immune system, which makes them more vulnerable to other diseases. Know what happens when pregnant women contract malaria.
Ertugliflozin is a drug that is used for type-2 diabetes. This is the first time when a study result has offered a cost-effective solution to treat COVID-19.
Anti-COVID drug 2-DG has been approved for emergency use on hospitalised moderate to severe Covid-19 patients as an adjunct therapy to the existing standard of care.
US FDA has approved the arthritis drug Actemra, which can help reduce the risk of patients being put on ventilators or dying. Read on to know more.
Experts in the latest discovery have found that a drug used to treat diabetes might help to treat lung inflammation, which is a major factor in people with severe Covid-19.
2-DG is a safe and effective COVID-19 drug, but not meant for people with underlying health problems, says DRDO in its directions for use of this anti-Covid drug.
Phase-II clinical trial results showed that all patients who received Molnupiravir capsules had a negative SARS-CoV-2 culture after the 5-day treatment duration.
In the middle of the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, DRDO's anti-COVID drug to treat the viral infection launched.
A new research has identified the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as a miracle cure for COVID-19. Experts say that global use of this drug can end the pandemic once and for all.
A senior PGI doctor has warned that unnecessary use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 patients may worsen renal functions and may cause arrhythmia.
Currently, doctors use combinations of antiretroviral drugs to suppress HIV replication. But many patients taking ART treatment show signs of residual viral replication and immune impairment. A new study has indicated that a widely used diabetes drug may be the new weapon against HIV.
Experts in the latest discovery have found that a drug used to treat diabetes might help to treat lung inflammation, which is a major factor in people with severe Covid-19.
2-DG is a safe and effective COVID-19 drug, but not meant for people with underlying health problems, says DRDO in its directions for use of this anti-Covid drug.
Phase-II clinical trial results showed that all patients who received Molnupiravir capsules had a negative SARS-CoV-2 culture after the 5-day treatment duration.
In the middle of the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, DRDO's anti-COVID drug to treat the viral infection launched.
A new research has identified the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as a miracle cure for COVID-19. Experts say that global use of this drug can end the pandemic once and for all.
A senior PGI doctor has warned that unnecessary use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 patients may worsen renal functions and may cause arrhythmia.
Currently, doctors use combinations of antiretroviral drugs to suppress HIV replication. But many patients taking ART treatment show signs of residual viral replication and immune impairment. A new study has indicated that a widely used diabetes drug may be the new weapon against HIV.
If you have diabetes and your doctor prescribes metformin, you need to know all the pros and cons of the medication. Read on to know just that.
Scientists have raised the alarm after they found that diphtheria, a relatively easily-preventable infection, is quickly becoming resistant to many antibiotics.
Frustration could also increase drug use and addiction, says a new study. Hiding your feelings is not the right way to deal with frustration. Here are some tips to get your anger under control.
Demi Lovato speaks about her drug overdose, which led to three strokes and a heart attack in her new trailer for the documentary series "Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil."
Treating severe COVID-19 patients with an anti-cancer drug may reduce mortality and speed up recovery, says a new study. Read on to know more.
Men taking terazosin were 12 per cent to 37 per cent less likely to develop Parkinson's disease during follow-up than men taking tamsulosin.
Eosinophilic asthma (EA) is a type of asthma that is characterised by high levels of white blood cells, called eosinophils. AstraZeneca's injection is to be administered once in eight weeks as an add-on maintenance treatment.
SGLT2 inhibitors prescribed for diabetes can reduce the risk of heart conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure compared with placebo.
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Southern Research have discovered a new drug candidate that offers a major advance in the treatment for diabetes.
A new research says that a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir may lead to adverse complications in older patients with COVID-19. Read on to know more.
Obese breast cancer patients may not benefit much from treatment with docetaxel, a common chemotherapy drug, say researchers.
The FDA has called for a recall of diabetes drug metformin from the US market after tests revealed dangerous levels of carcinogen in samples. Read on to know more.
The experimental two-in-one shot will allow insulin and amylin-based drug to be given together in a single injection. This may give diabetics a better way to control their blood sugar. Here are some home remedies that can work wonders for diabetes patients.
To eliminate tuberculosis from India, the governmnet has taken up an ambitious universal immunisation programme- says union health minister.
Researchers have found that rosiglitazone, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is associated with an increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure.
The FDA has approved the first drug to treat peanut allergies in children and teens. This condition affects almost a million kids in the US alone.
Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) may cause side effects in breast cancer survivors. Here are a few risk factors that you should avoid to prevent breast cancer.
