US drug maker Gilead Pharma says that the recent decision by the patent office, which rejected patent for one of its molecules, does not impact its India plans.
Drug-Induced Birth Defects - Teratogenic Drugs - Causes - Effects - FAQs
Birth defects are abnormalities of function, structure or metabolism that are present since birth. Taking certain drugs during pregnancy can cause birth defects.
Birth defects are abnormalities of function, structure or metabolism that are present since birth. Taking certain drugs during pregnancy can cause birth defects.
The drug, priced at $84,000 in US for 12-week treatment, will be sold at $900 in India. It is expected to launch the drug in coming months in India, says the company.
Gregg Alton executive vice-president to ET said that, "We believe that Gilead and Indian companies can make a difference to the world through such partnerships."
Alton also said that the decision by the patent office is only for one of the ancillary molecules and the company does not see this decision as an indication of India's policy on intellectual property.
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Drugs Causing Low Blood Sodium Levels / Hyponatremia
Many drugs can lower your blood sodium levels or hyponatremia. Low blood sodium symptoms are associated with salt level in blood and causes of hyponatremia are decrease in sodium and water content.
Many drugs can lower your blood sodium levels or hyponatremia. Low blood sodium symptoms are associated with salt level in blood and causes of hyponatremia are decrease in sodium and water content.
About Chemotherapy Drugs
Chemotherapy drugs perform like ‘magic bullets’ to destroy cancer cells in the body.
Chemotherapy drugs perform like ‘magic bullets’ to destroy cancer cells in the body.
AIDS/HIV Treatment - Drugs Protease Inhibitors NRTIs NNRTIs
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
