{"id":10969,"date":"2022-03-05T11:08:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T11:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2022\/03\/05\/dcgi-approves-themis-medicares-viralex-for-covid-19-treatment\/"},"modified":"2022-03-05T11:08:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-05T11:08:54","slug":"dcgi-approves-themis-medicares-viralex-for-covid-19-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2022\/03\/05\/dcgi-approves-themis-medicares-viralex-for-covid-19-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"DCGI approves Themis Medicare\u2019s VIRALEX\u00ae for Covid-19 treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Enhances both innate & adaptive immunity and strengthens body\u2019s immune response to viral infections<\/p>\n

March 5<\/strong>: In a landmark development for the treatment of COVID-19, Themis Medicare Ltd. (Themis), a Pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai with a legacy of over 50 years of making new treatment options available, announced the approval of its antiviral drug VIRALEX\u00ae by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). As per the results of a double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCT), the drug helps in early relief of the clinical symptoms in mild tomoderateCOVID-19 patients.<\/p>\n

Viralex\u00ae has been found to be effective and well tolerated in mild to moderate COVID-19, in two Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials conducted on 499 Indian patients.<\/h5>\n

In line with the DCGI\u2019s current approach for approval of medicines for the management of the ongoing pandemic, approval for VIRALEX\u00ae (Generic name: Inosinepranobex) is based on the results of the robust phase 2 and phase 3RCTs conducted in India, and the well-established safety profile of the drug.<\/p>\n

As per the results of the Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial, 80.17% of patients treated with VIRALEX\u00ae showed clinical improvement on day 6, which is significantly higher (p<0.001) from that in the controlled group.<\/p>\n

(52.38%) among the mild to moderate non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Clinical Cure was also significantly higher in the VIRALEX\u00ae group as compared to that in the placebo group on day 6 of treatment. There was early improvement and cure from symptoms in patients who received VIRALEX\u00ae. This drug was well tolerated by the patients without any serious side effects. The study was conducted during the Delta wave of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicentre Trial is considered as the clinical research methodology of the highest global standard for evaluating drugs against diseases. Themis is one of the few companies to submit data from a higher number of patients from RCTs for approval in management of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

After detailed deliberation, the drug regulatory authority granted permission to manufacture and market this new drug for restricted emergency use of the drug as an add on therapy for treatment of mild and moderate COVID-19.<\/p>\n

VIRALEX\u00ae would be available on the prescription.<\/p>\n

Based on the promising study results, the drug appears to offer immense clinical benefit to the patients in the early stages of COVID-19, thus reducing the load on the healthcare system.<\/p>\n

VIRALEX\u00ae is an immune modulatory agent with broad-spectrum antiviral properties. It enhances both innate & adaptive immunity and strengthens the body\u2019s defence response to viral infections. In an invitro study initiated by Themis, it showed dose-dependent inhibition of viral replication against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).<\/p>\n

According to Themis, VIRALEX\u00ae will be manufactured at an EU-GMP-certified facility with the highest safety standards and stringent manufacturing protocols in place, and the medication will be available in the form of a 500 mg tablet at a much affordable price.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the release, Dr. Sachin Patel, Managing Director & CEO of Themis Medicare Ltd. said, <\/strong>\u201cOur endeavor has always been to develop medicines that benefit patients and make healthcare far, far more effective. Given the current scenario of grave health concerns and economic challenges surrounding COVID-19 in India, this is our effort to contribute to the well being of people of India\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue to the frequently mutating trend of the virus, the uncertainties of the pandemic continue. We hope access to effective treatment such as VIRALEX\u00ae will offer a much-needed therapeutic solution, and if initiated early in the disease, it would reduce the load on the healthcare system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commenting on the significance of this development, Dr. Ashok Swain, Head Clinical Development,<\/strong> congratulated the entire Themis Medicare Ltd. team for achieving an important milestone of adding this effective medicine with an established safety profile to address the unmet need in the management of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cVIRALEX\u00ae is a new ray of hope in these challenging times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr Raja Dhar, eminent pulmonologist and Director and Head of Department of Pulmonology, C K Birla Hospitals, said <\/strong>\u201cInosine Pranobexisa drug which enhances host immunity (immune modulatory effect) and can affect viral RNA and hence inhibits growth of several viruses. Phase 3 Double blind RCTs are rarein COVID 19. I am heartened to hear that Themis Medicare has come up with such a trial, which shows early clinical response and shortened period of recovery when used in mild to moderate COVID19 cases. This drug, if successfully used in clinical practice would considerably reduce the burden on healthcare system.<\/p>\n

Dr Dhar is also the current Chair of Training and Education Initiatives, Indian Chest Society, and Director of Research and Training, National Allergy Asthma Bronchitis Institute.<\/p>\n

With a strong R&D backup, skilled domestic & export teams, and 4 state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, the endeavour at Themis has always been to support the medical fraternity with solutions for major unmet medical needs like VIRALEX\u00ae for COVID-19\u2026and still counting!<\/p>\n

About Themis Medicare Ltd<\/p>\n

Themis Medicare was incorporated in 1969 as a joint venture partnership at Vapi. Today, it is one of the fastest growing pharma Company specializing in the development of complex molecules. With strong research focus on injectables, complex generic products and drug-delivery systems, the Company has evolved in to being a formidable layer in the complex generics space.<\/p>\n

It has a diversified business model with presence across the B2B model and strong presence in domestic B2C market. The Company also has a significant export presence in the RoW geographies. The qualified and experienced Management team is complemented by highly skilled R&D workforce. The Company has three vertically integrated manufacturing facilities, of which two are focused on developing APIs\u20131 each involved in manufacturing Synthetic API and Fermentation based API, and 1 is involved in manufacturing of Finished Dosage Formulations. Themis offers products in various dosage forms in multiple therapeutics areas with leadership in Pain Management and Critical Care. The Company has a strategy to focus and grow its injectables portfolio and develop its NDDS presence.<\/p>\n

For more details, please visit: www.themismedicare.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Enhances both innate & adaptive immunity and strengthens body\u2019s immune response to viral infections March 5: In a landmark development for the treatment of COVID-19, Themis Medicare Ltd. (Themis), a Pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai with a legacy of over 50 years of making new treatment options available, announced the approval of its antiviral drug…<\/p>\n

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