Dr Reddy’s Labs launches anti-hypertension drug

Our Bureau Updated - March 12, 2018 at 05:00 PM.

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Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd will be launching anti-hypertension drug, Optidoz, in the domestic market.

The drug was approved by the Drug Controller General of India, Alok Sonig, Head of India Generics, Dr Reddy's told newspersons here on Friday.

It is a single pill combination of three anti-hypertensive drugs - amlodipine, telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide with optimal dose of individual drugs.

"Efficacy and safety of Optidoz has been established through Control-hypertension clinical study approved by DGCI," the company said.

The drug is priced at Rs 80 per a strip of 10 tablets.

naga.gunturi@thehindu.co.in

Published on January 10, 2014 12:34