DRDO DG answers when can people use DRDO's anti-Covid drug

On May 1, 2021, the DCGI granted permission for Emergency Use of this drug as adjunct therapy in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.

Being a generic molecule and analogue of glucose, it can be easily produced and made available in plenty in the country.

The drug comes in powder form in a sachet, which is taken orally by dissolving it in water.

It accumulates in the virus infected cells and prevents virus growth by stopping viral synthesis and energy production. Its selective accumulation in virally infected cells makes this drug unique.