Antiviral

Antiviral pill cuts risk of severe COVID-19 by 89%: Pfizer

The results appear to surpass those seen with Merck & Co Inc's pill, molnupiravir, which was shown last month to halve the likelihood of dying or being hospitalized for COVID-19 patients also at high risk of serious illness. Full trial data is not yet available from either company.

Nov 05, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

UK becomes the first country to approve antiviral COVID-19 pill

Antiviral drug Lagevrio (molnupiravir), developed by Ridgeback Biotherapeutics and Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), has been approved by the UK after it was found to be safe and effective at reducing the risk of hospitalisation and death in people with mild to moderate COVID-19 

Nov 04, 2021, 18:18 PM IST

Boost your immunity with Moringa: Check out its antiviral, antifungal and antioxidant properties

Moringa is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, protein, calcium, iron, magnesium and important amino acids. Moringa has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Jun 24, 2021, 14:56 PM IST