The antiviral drug Favipiravir, better known as Avigan, is being trialed as a treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Avigan is the brand name of the drug Favipiravir, it was developed by the Japanese Fujifilm Toyama Chemical Company, has emerged as a potential drug to treat patients infected with the deadly novel coronavirus. Two renowned pharmaceutical industries of Bangladesh have manufactured this drug in their plant for the trial of COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh. Other pharmaceutical industries are also in the process of getting permission to produce the drug from the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), Bangladesh. In Japan, Favipiravir was approved in 2014 for sale domestically under the brand name Avigan for stockpiling against influenza pandemics. Testing in the development stages, however, revealed that the drug can result in elevated blood uric acid levels and cause deformities in the unborn young of animals. This anti-influenza drug has shown some promise in the fight against COVID-19, but experts warn that it has known side effects
It is approved for use in flu outbreaks and has been deployed to treat Ebola, but now Avigan is being trialled as a potential coronavirus treatment. Avigan is the brand name of the drug favipiravir. It was developed by what is now known as Fujifilm Toyama Chemical and approved for use in Japan in 2014. But in Japan, it is only approved for use in flu outbreaks that aren’t being effectively addressed by existing medications. It is not available on the market and can only be manufactured and distributed at the request of the Japanese government. Favipiravir works by blocking the ability of a virus to replicate inside a cell. There are some safety concerns: it has been shown in animal studies to affect foetal development, meaning it is not given to pregnant women, and some doctors say they would not recommend it for children or adolescents. Some doctors began trying favipiravir to treat coronavirus patients early on, reasoning that its anti-viral properties would be applicable. Some initial results suggested the drug could help shorten recovery time for patients, with China’s ministry of science and technology hailing it as yielding ‘very good clinical results’.
An Act to regulate the import, export, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs. WHEREAS it is expedient to regulate the import into, export from, and the manufacture, distribution and sale in, Bangladesh of drugs; 2[* * *] It is hereby enacted as follows:- CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY Short title, extent and commencement 1. (1) This Act may be called the Drugs Act, 1940. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. 3[(3) It shall come into force at once; but Chapter III and IV shall take effect only from such date as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.] Application of other laws not barred 2. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930, and any other law for the time being in force. Definitions 3. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, a) “the Board” means the Drugs Technical Advisory Board constituted under section 5; (b) “drug” includes¬- (i) all medicines for internal or external use of human beings or animals,not being medicines and substances exclusively used or prepared
The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is the Drug Regulatory Authority of the country. This DGDA supervises and implements all prevailing Drug Regulations in the country and regulates all activities related to import, procurement of raw and packing materials, production and import of finished drugs, export, sales, pricing, etc. of all kinds of medicines including those of Ayurvedic, Unani, Herbal and Homoeopathic systems.drugs and medicines. At present, there are 47 district offices under the DGDA in the country. All the officers of the DGDA function as "Drug Inspector" in pursuant to the Drug Laws and assist the Licensing Authority to discharging his responsibilities properly. Besides, a number of Committees, such as Drug Control Committee (DCC), Standing Committee for imports of raw materials and finished drugs, Pricing Committee and a number of other relevant Committees, which comprise of experts of different fields, are there to advice Licensing Authority and recommend him about the matters related to drugs and medicines.
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Potassium is a mineral that helps your cells work the right way. It helps make the electricity that lets your cells do their jobs. Your nerves and muscles -- including your heart -- might not work the way they should if you don’t get enough. If you’re 14 or older, you should get about 4,700 milligrams of potassium a day. Breastfeeding mothers need more: 5,100 milligrams.For children..
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Cervarix::
Generic Name: human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, bivalent (HYOO man pap il OH ma VI rus vax EEN, bye VAY lent)
Brand Names: Cervarix
What is Cervarix?
Cervarix vaccine is used in girls and young women ages 9 through 25 to prevent cervical cancer caused by certain types of HPV (types 16 and 18).
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