3 September 2020
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is reviewing an application of Dexamethasone Taw, submitted by Taw Pharma, as a potential treatment for hospitalised adults with Covid-19. EMA said that its human medicines committee, CHMP, will assess the benefits and risks of the drug candidate within the shortest possible timeframe.
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An analysis of seven international clinical trials showed that treatment with corticosteroid drugs cuts the risk of death by 20% in critically ill Covid-19 patients. Based on these findings, the World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its treatment guidance, recommending the use of steroids for severe and critical Covid-19.
Russia has granted approval for a Phase III clinical trial of China-based CanSino Biologics‘ Covid-19 vaccine candidate, developed in alliance with the Chinese military’s research arm. The trial of the Ad5-nCoV vaccine candidate has been launched in Moscow. CanSino will work with Petrovax Pharm to conduct the trials in Russia.
Parnell Pharmaceuticals has developed a topical nasal spray, called Nomovid, as prophylaxis against Covid-19. The spray is based upon a substance licensed by the company from New Mexico Tech University to treat drug-resistant bacteria and fungi. Studies showed the substance to be more than 99.9% effective in-vitro against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Parnell is seeking emergency use authorisation for the medication in the US.
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