50 commonly used drugs found substandard, companies say products spurious, not theirs | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: More than 50 drugs being sold in the market that are prescribed for common conditions such as high blood pressure, acid reflux and erectile dysfunction have been found to be not-of-standard quality by Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its latest survey. CDSCO, the apex body responsible for approval of new drugs…

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1 in 3 Covaxin recipients hit by adverse events: Study | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: Nearly one-third of those who took Covaxin jabs suffered ‘adverse events of special interest‘ within a year of getting vaccinated, claims a study in Drug Safety, an academic journal published by Springer International.Common AESIs reported include upper respiratory tract infection, new onset skin and subcutaneous (beneath the skin) disorders and musculoskeletal disorders.Menstrual abnormalities,…

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