ICMR drops use of Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine drugs for COVID-19 treatment
In a new set of guidelines, the ICMR has decided to drop the use of certain dugs while advising use of other drugs in moderate and severe cases of coronavirus infection.
Sep 24, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
Remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine did not cut hospital stay or mortality in COVID-19 patients: WHO
Gilead Sciences Inc`s remdesivir had little or no effect on COVID-19 patients` length of hospital stay or chances of survival, a clinical trial by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found.
Oct 16, 2020, 11:08 AM IST
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID-19 trials after failure to reduce death
The setback came as the WHO also reported more than 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day. The United States accounted for 53,213 of the total 212,326 new cases recorded on Friday, the WHO said.
Jul 05, 2020, 09:09 AM IST
Hydroxychloroquine may not prevent COVID-19 illness; here's why
Almost 90 per cent of the participants (719 of 821), according to the study, reported a high-risk exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 contact.
Jun 04, 2020, 19:42 PM IST
World Health Organization resumes trial of hydroxychloroquine drug
On the earlier decision of pausing the trials, the WHO DG said it was taken as a precaution while the safety data were reviewed.
Jun 03, 2020, 23:50 PM IST
US sends Brazil two million doses of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus COVID-19 treatment
The White House released a joint announcement on the drug, whose use has been touted both by US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, just days after the World Health Organization suspended testing it in COVID-19 patients because of safety concerns.
Jun 01, 2020, 13:09 PM IST
Anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine championed by Donald Trump for coronavirus COVID-19 treatment fails another test, finds study
A new study has revealed that anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has failed another test to prove its efficiency in treating the coronavirus COVID-19, with infected patients showing no change in their conditions after being administered HCQ.
May 10, 2020, 06:21 AM IST
US FDA warns against hydroxychloroquine drug Donald Trump touted as game changer
The FDA has allowed healthcare providers to use the drugs for COVID-19 through its emergency use authorization, but has not approved them to treat the disease.
Apr 25, 2020, 19:59 PM IST
India’s current production capacity of HCQ is 35-40 cr tablets a month: IDMA
Senior vice president of Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), Viranchi Shah said that India’s current production capacity of Hydroxychloroquine is 35-40 crore tablets a month. While speaking to ANI, he said, “India holds almost 70% global capacity of manufacturing Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Our current production capacity of Hydroxychloroquine is 35-40 crore tablets a month. This is 10 times more than our requirement. There is no shortage of HCQ in India and we have sufficient amount of it to supply outside.”
Apr 24, 2020, 12:54 PM IST
India approves order for hydroxychloroquine from US, Spain and Australia amid COVID-19 crisis
These 3 countries are the US, Spain and Australia which had placed an order earlier.
Apr 09, 2020, 10:08 AM IST
Will not be forgotten: US President Donald Trump thanks, praises PM Narendra Modi for allowing export of Hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus COVID-19 treatment
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing the export of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), the anti-malaria drug dubbed as a game-changer in the fight against coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic by some experts. President Trump also praised the prime minister for his "strong leadership" in helping "not just India, but humanity" in this fight.
Apr 09, 2020, 06:23 AM IST
Donald Trump calls PM Narendra Modi ‘great’ for allowing sale of anti-malaria drug to US amid COVID-19 crisis
Trump and Prime Minister Modi spoke over the phone last week. During the call, Trump requested PM Modi to lift the hold on the American order of hydroxychloroquine, of which India is the major producer.
Apr 08, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
DNA: Analysis of world's 'ammunition' Vs Indian ’medicine’ against Corona
In this segment of DNA we will analyse, world's 'ammunition' Vs Indian ’medicine’ against Coronavirus
Apr 07, 2020, 23:38 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi reacts to Donald Trump's threat over hydroxychloroquine export, says 'friendship isn't about retaliation'
Gandhi's reaction came after the Ministry of External Affairs said that India would export anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to several countries, including those in the neighbourhood, on a case by case basis in sync with its commitment to the international community to fight the pandemic.
Apr 07, 2020, 20:33 PM IST
DNA: The world has hope from India in a war against virus
In this segment of DNA we will analyse, how the world has hope from India in a war against virus.
Apr 07, 2020, 00:34 AM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Urged PM Narendra Modi to release US order of hydroxychloroquine, says US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 4) said that he has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release US order of hydroxychloroquine stockpile that can be used to treat COVID-19 coronavirus patients.
Apr 05, 2020, 08:38 AM IST
Hydroxychloroquine is having some good results on coronavirus COVID-19 patients, says President Donald Trump
A top member of the White House Task Force on Coronavirus has cautioned against arriving at any conclusion right now as tests in this regard are still underway.
Apr 04, 2020, 09:28 AM IST
Malaria drug considered for coronavirus COVID-19 may raise risk of heart problems: US scientists
The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, which are being considered by some for treating COVID-19, may increase the risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, US cardiologists have warned.
Apr 03, 2020, 12:57 PM IST
