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What is 2-DG and how does it work?

By | May 20, 2021

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) recently approved a drug, 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) for emergency use, as a adjunct therapy in treating moderate to severe cases of Covid-19. This drug is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s laboratories in Hyderabad, helped faster recovery of hospitalized patients and… Read More »