What is the name of India's first indigenous macrolide antibiotic?

A)
Azithromycin
B)
Nafithromycin
C)
Erythromycin
D)
Clarithromycin

Correct Answer :   Nafithromycin


* Nafithromycin is India’s first homegrown macrolide antibiotic, marking a significant milestone in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

* AMR poses a severe global health threat, contributing to 6 lakh deaths annually in India alone.

* Developed after 30 years of research, Nafithromycin received ?8 crore funding from BIRAC under the Biotech Industry Program for Phase 3 trials.

* This innovation highlights India's progress in antibiotic development and its commitment to addressing the AMR crisis.

Published On : December 7, 2024