Eli Lilly antibody drugs bamlanivimab, etesevimab get nod for use in India
New Delhi: Eli Lilly and Company India said on Tuesday it has received permission for restricted emergency use of its antibody drugs bamlanivimab 700 mg and etesevimab 1,400 mg in India for treatment of patients with mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Both drugs together are indicated for restricted use in emergency situation, IV route for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 for injection administration in hospital settings in adults and pediatric patients.
Lilly said it is engaging in active dialogue with the Indian government and regulatory authorities to donate bamlanivimab and etesevimab in order to speed up access and provide treatment options for patients with Covid-19.
The drugs together have been authorised under emergency use authorisation in the United States and select European Union countries for treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19.
Luca Visini, Managing Director for Lily's India subcontinent operations, said the company has another innovative treatment option to offer India's healthcare providers who continue to be at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19.
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