Zydus Lifesciences bags USFDA approval for type 2 diabetes mellitus drug Zituvio for adults
Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its New Drug Application (NDA) for ZITUVIO (Sitagliptin) tablets, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg.
ZITUVIO contains active ingredient Sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The approval of ZITUVIO is based on research, development, regulatory and manufacturing work performed by Zydus teams. ZITUVIO has undergone quality testing for Nitrosamines and potential genotoxic impurities as per current USFDA standards. ZITUVIO is compliant with current USFDA standards of Nitrosamines in Sitagliptin containing products.
"The ZITUVIO approval builds on Zydus' long-term commitment to offer healthcare professionals a new affordable treatment option in connection with diabetes management," said Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences Limited.
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Zydus Lifesciences Limited, formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Limited, is an Indian Pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ahmedabad. The Company was founded in the year 1952 by Mr. Ramanbhai B. Patel (late), a first-generation entrepreneur and a doyen in the field of Indian Pharmaceuticals. It is primarily engaged in the manufacture of generic drugs.
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