Combination of enmetazobactam, invented by scientists associated with Chennai-based pharma firm Orchid Pharma in 2008, and antibiotic cefipime is used to treat severe bacterial infection.
Findings published in Lancet based on ICMR data collected from 14 states. Study to help monitor anti-microbial resistance & tailor region-specific treatment plans, researchers say.
Monocef, a popular brand of the drug, has been among top-selling medicines these last few months. Ceftriaxone is ‘watch’ antibiotic, with high potential for antimicrobial resistance.
Nobody is safe in a market where competition is stunted and choice limited. For the industry, meaningful reform will have to start with the government itself.
Data shows re-alignment in India’s exports, with Tamil Nadu & Telangana posting strong growth in 2024-25 as traditional heavyweights Gujarat & Maharashtra see declines. Gujarat still leads, though.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
This is a global threat and in countries like India where people are just not aware about how abusing anti microbial drugs can lead to this threat of drug resistant bacteria which only makes the society more vulnerable.
As the economy grows, more people will become dependent on such medicines. Generally I don’t promote “alternative treatments” but for simple cough or fever, please stick to Ayurveda.
Btw I have no issues with alternative treatments like Ayurveda but it cannot be the lone option for treating serious illnesses. Ayurveda is a better lifestyle choice than a treatment option.
This is a global threat and in countries like India where people are just not aware about how abusing anti microbial drugs can lead to this threat of drug resistant bacteria which only makes the society more vulnerable.
As the economy grows, more people will become dependent on such medicines. Generally I don’t promote “alternative treatments” but for simple cough or fever, please stick to Ayurveda.
Btw I have no issues with alternative treatments like Ayurveda but it cannot be the lone option for treating serious illnesses. Ayurveda is a better lifestyle choice than a treatment option.