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- Read more about Aeterna Zentaris plans to conduct phase 3 study of Macrilen in AGHD
Aeterna Zentaris Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, is planning to conduct a new, confirmatory phase 3 clinical study to demonstrate the efficacy of Macrilen (macimorelin), a novel orally-active ghrelin agonist for use in evaluating adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD), as well as a dedicated thorough QT study to evaluate the effect of Macrilen on myocardial repolarisation.
- Read more about Sagent Pharma Notify the Launch of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company has launched Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, USP, an anti-infective, in a 10 gram preservative-free pharmacy bulk package presentation.
- Read more about Exelixis’ cabozantinib received Fast Track designation by US FDA for RCC treatment
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to Exelixis, Inc's cabozantinib for treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Cabozantinib is the Exelixis' lead compound . Exelixis, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer.
- Read more about Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and its subsidiary filed three NDAs for psoriasis, rosacea and migraine
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and its subsidiary, Promius Pharma™, LLC announced the filing of three 505(b)(2) New Drug Applications (NDAs) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).
- Read more about India examines WTO option over EU drug suspension order
India is examining whether to take up with World Trade Organisation (WTO) the European Union's (EU) suspension order for sale of about 700 generic drugs which were approved based on clinical trials by pharma major GVK Biosciences.
- Read more about Pharma sector to soon showcase new drugs: Vardhan
The Indian pharmaceutical sector would soon be showcasing new drugs for malaria, osteoporosis and diabetes, Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said. These drugs are currently undergoing clinical trials, he said.

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- Read more about Sun Pharma, Israel university ink pact to develop anti-cancer drugs
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has inked a pact with Israel's Technion university to develop anti-cancer drugs. The subsidiaries of the Mumbai-based drug firm and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology have entered into an exclusive worldwide research and license agreement, Sun Pharma said in a statement.
- Read more about Gum disease treatment is linked with preventing Heart Disease
A new study from the Forsyth Institute is helping to shed more light on the important connection between the mouth and heart. According to research recently published online by the American Heart Association, scientists at Forsyth and Boston University have demonstrated that using an oral topical remedy to reduce inflammation associated with periodontitis, more commonly known as gum disease, also results in the prevention of vascular inflammation and can lower the risk of heart attack.
- Read more about Genetically modified Salmonella may treat Cancer
Genetically modified Salmonella can kill cancer cells, suggests new research published in mBio, an American Society for Microbiology. one particular strain of salmonella found to be most effective at killing cancer cells and shrinking tumors, and also not toxic.
- Read more about US FDA approved Aurobindo anesthesia supplement drug product
Aurobindo Pharma has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Atracurium Besylate injection in single and multi-dose vials in the US market.