CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
USFDA approved Sun Pharma for the manufacture of INFUGEM. This INFUGEM is used to treat
A
Tuberculosis
B
AIDS
C
Cancer
D
Ebola
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -INFUGEM is indicated in combination with cisplatin for the first-line treatment of patients with inoperable, locally advanced (Stage IIIA or IIIB), or metastatic (Stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -INFUGEM is a trademark of Sun Pharma Global FZE.

Detailed explanation-3: -The US FDA’s warning letter said that Sun Pharma had failed to use suitable equipment in manufacturing drug products. “It is your responsibility to ensure that only appropriately designed and maintained equipment are used in the manufacture of your drug products, ” the drug regulator said.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glen Saldanha, said his company has been pursuing drug discovery for two decades. “We brought an innovative SGLT-2 inhibitor called Remogliflozin for treating diabetes to India, and developed 5-6 drugs both biologics and small molecules, ” Saldanha said.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are other category defining brands such as Coldact & Flustat (cold & flu), Brustan, Painamol & Paduden (analgesics), Aspenter, Aspacardin, Nudrate & Fortifikat (lifestyle OTCs), Gestid (digestives) and Chericof (cough).

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