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India develops new antibiotic for pneumonia: Respiratory problems are considered an additional burden on the health sector. People of all ages are at risk of diseases like asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia, which can lead to serious health problems if not taken care of. Pneumonia is a serious disease that kills millions of people every year. These infections in the lungs cause serious health problems. The risk of this disease is highest in children.
India has prepared indigenous antibiotic for pneumonia
India has achieved great success in the treatment of this disease. India has discovered a cure for an infection called community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). Scientists have developed the first indigenous antibiotic drug ‘Napithromycin’, which can reduce infection in three doses. Union Minister Dr. This success of India was officially announced by Jitendra Singh.
Risk of death in children due to pneumonia
The World Health Organization reports that pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children worldwide. More than 7.25 lakh children under five years of age die every year due to pneumonia, including about 1.90 lakh newborns. The risk of this disease is also higher in the elderly. Doctors say that this disease can be caused by any bacteria, virus or fungus.
antibiotics for pneumonia
The antibiotic naphithromycin has been developed in collaboration with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). It is the country’s first indigenously developed antibiotic aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance.
This medicine will be given to CABP patients once a day for three days. Over 15 years, many clinical trials have been conducted on this drug. This also includes Phase I and II trials conducted in the US and Europe. This drug has recently completed the third phase in India.
Benefits of medicine
– 10 times more effective than azithromycin
– Remains in the lungs eight times longer
– With one pill daily the course will be completed in three days
-The risk of misuse of antibiotics will reduce
– Make treatment short, simple and effective
– Safe and less side effects on patients
– You will not have to stay in hospitals for long.