Flutter Over Biocon’s Repurposed Psoriasis Drug For COVID-19 In India

Emergency Use But Some Concern Over Small Trial

Biocon’s itolizumab gets clearance in India for restricted emergency use in COVID-19 patients, amid some concerns around small study numbers. But company says data are compelling and cites compassionate use substantiation, while partner Equillium expects to pursue a global study under US IND.  

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Biocon, Ltd.’s repurposed anti-CD6 IgG1 monoclonal antibody itolizumab is now available as part of the treatment armamentarium against COVID-19 in India.

Itolizumab injection 25mg/5mL has now received authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India for restricted emergency use in the treatment of cytokine release syndrome in COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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