India Launches First Indigenous Antibiotic
On 20th November 2024, India's first indigenous antibiotic – Nafithromycin – developed to fight drug-resistant infections, was launched.
Key Points
- Indigenous Innovation: Nafithromycin, developed with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and brought to market by Wockhardt under the name Miqnaf, is the first antibiotic developed in India to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
- Targeting Pneumonia: It is designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP), a severe illness caused by drug-resistant bacteria, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
- Efficacy: Nafithromycin is ten times more effective than existing drugs like azithromycin and offers superior safety ....
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