Zydus Cadila seeks DCGI nod for use of hepatitis drug for COVID-19 treatment

05 Apr 2021 Evaluate

Zydus Cadila has sought approval from the domestic drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for additional indication of its hepatitis drug Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2b for treating COVID-19. Phase-III clinical trials with Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2b, which company sells under the brand name 'PegiHep' has shown promising results in treating COVID-19.

The treatment regimen would be less cumbersome and more affordable for patients as Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2b, is a single dose regimen. It would also ensure better compliance.

Cadila Healthcare is an India-based pharmaceutical company. The company's subsidiaries include Zydus Wellness, Liva Pharmaceuticals, Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries, Zydus Technologies, German Remedies, Dialforhealth India, Dialforhealth Unity and Dialforhealth Greencross, among others.

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