The Indian government, on Wednesday, claimed it has ramped up the production of Remdesivir, an anti-viral drug prescribed for treating moderate-to-critical Covid patients, by 10 times. From 1 million vials
Amid concerns over effectiveness, govt ramping up Remdesivir production
Remdesivir may soon be dropped from ICMR's Covid treatment protocol, as experts have questioned its effectiveness in Covid treatment.
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A man holds boxes of Remdesivir, an antiviral drug used to treat Covid-19 coronavirus symptoms, purchased from a government dispensary, in Chennai (Photo: PTI)
Topics : Coronavirus Remdesivir ICMR
First Published: May 19 2021 | 4:53 PM IST
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