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S. Hemamalini

Hemamalini has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical university. Her area of interests are Pharmacovigilance, medical writing, clinical research. She is currently working on the drug section.

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Ferric Maltol

Ferric Maltol generic Ferric maltol is used for treating iron deficiency in adults Ferric maltol treats iron deficiency in adults.

Alpelisib

Alpelisib generic Alpelisib is an anticancer drug that is indicated for the treatment of advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women and men.

Lopinavir and Ritonavir

Lopinavir and Ritonavir generic contains antiretroviral agents, prescribed for HIV-1 infection for adults and children aged above 14 days. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood by blocking a vital enzyme named protease required for viral multiplication. Update: • Ritonavir+ Lopinavir combination is claimed to treat patients with COVID-19. • New clinical trial ‘’The Efficacy of Lopinavir Plus Ritonavir and Arbidol Against Novel Coronavirus Infection (ELACOI)’’ was started in February 2020 to know the effectiveness of the combination for treating COVID-19. • Another trial sponsored by Asan Medical Center, launched in March 2020 is comparing Lopinavir/Ritonavir with Hydroxychloroquine for treating patients with mild coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Remdesivir

Remdesivir generic It is prescribed for severe COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization. Severe COVID-19.

Ravulizumab

Ravulizumab generic Ravulizumab is indicated for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.