Chennai :

Chennai-based drugmaker Arvind Remedies has filed for patenting a new drug for treating chikungunya, chicken pox, and combating the herpes viruses such as Varivella Zoster Virus, and Human Herpes.

The drug, slated for clinical trials, will be formulated into a product with higher bio-availability and minimum side effects, according to a release by the company.

The company had signed agreements in 2010 with Presidency College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, and Indian Institute of Integrative Medicines, Jammu, for developing the drug.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Companies / Chennai – November 19th, 2013