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2021

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The Indian government on April 11 restricted the export of which medical drug till COVID-19 situation improves in the country?

A	Hydroxychloroquine
B	Dexamethasone
C	Remdesivir
D	Paracetamol

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Centre Prohibits Exports of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the COVID situation in the country improves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government of India had said: “Export of injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) prohibited till the COVID-19 situation in the country improves."

Detailed explanation-3: -Remdesivir may be prescribed for people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 and need supplemental oxygen or have a higher risk of serious illness. It’s given through a needle in the skin (intravenously). The FDA has authorized for emergency use a drug called Paxlovid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Remdesivir is used to treat COVID-19 infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It stops the COVID virus from spreading in the body and causing severe disease.

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