Biocon arm gets USFDA nod for chronic heart failure drug Sacubitril/Valsartan
Written By : Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-09-02 05:57 GMT | Update On 2024-09-02 05:57 GMT
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Bangalore: Biocon has announced that Biocon Pharma Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has received approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Administration (ANDA) for Sacubitril/Valsartan Tablets, in 24 mg/26 mg, 49 mg/51 mg and 97 mg/103 mg strengths, from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).
Sacubitril and valsartan combination is used to treat chronic heart failure in adults to help reduce the risk of death and hospitalization. This medicine is also used to treat paediatric patients over the age of one year.
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