When will DRDO’s anti-covid drug 2-DG arrive in the market, how much will it cost? Dr. Reddy’s gave information

DRDO 2G Anti Covid Drug: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has shared some information about DRDO’s anti-corona drug ‘2-deoxy-D-glucose’ (2-DG).

DRDO 2G Anti Covid Drug: Hyderabad based pharma company Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has shared some information about DRDO’s anti-corona drug ‘2-deoxy-D-glucose’ (2-DG). Dr. Reddy’s told that the emergency use of the anti-corona drug 2-DG has been allowed in India. It has been developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), the leading laboratory of DRDO, in association with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory. Dr. Reddy’s laboratory has stated that 2-DG is an oral anti-viral drug, which can only be given to hospitalized, moderate and severe patients by adding it to the already ongoing treatment on doctor’s advice.

2DG medicine not yet in market

Dr. It has been said by reddys that 2DG Drug has not yet come in the market. This drug is likely to come in the market by June. On behalf of Dr. Reddy’s, it has been said that before that, beware of any message. The claims of selling 2DG on social media are fake.

How much will cost

Dr. It has also been said by reddys that the price of this medicine will not be decided yet. Its price will be decided in the coming time. In a statement issued by Dr. Reddy, it has been said that its price will be kept in such a way that everyone can reach it, prices can be announced soon.

Supply likely from mid-June

It was informed by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory that the commercial launch of 2-DG and its supply to big government and private hospitals is expected to start from mid-June. With a view to make it accessible and affordable to maximum patients, the price is being determined and it will be announced soon.

Beware of agents

Sharing information about 2-DG, Dr. Reddy’s said that beware of agents who are selling fake and illegal products in the name of 2DG. Along with this, he has also asked to beware of unverified messages related to 2DG spreading on social media and WhatsApp.

Emergency Use Approval

The drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2DG), developed by INMAS, a DRDO laboratory in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, has been approved for use in India as an anti-covid-19.

Oral anti-viral medicine

2DG is an oral anti-viral drug that can only be given as adjuvant (add-on) therapy to hospitalized madrett to severe COVID-19 patients with current standards of care.