Mumbai-based Zuventus Healthcare has become the first company globally to commercially launch aviptadil, over 50-year old drug molecule, for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
The drug was discovered by Dr Sami Said, pulmonary medicine specialist, in 1970. Aviptadil a complex peptide-was not commercially used for ARDS, though prescribed as a last resort (orphan drug); it is prepared by Universities for emergency use by hospitals, the company said.
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