Orchid Chemicals receives tentative approval from USFDA for antibacterial drug
Moneylife Digital Team 05 July 2010

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd said it has received a tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for its generic drug Gemifloxacin Mesylate tablets in 320 mg strength.

Gemifloxacin Mesylate is an oral broad-spectrum quinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and mild-to-moderate pneumonia.

On Monday, Orchid Chemicals shares closed 1.82% up at Rs173 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, while the Sensex ended at 0.11% down at 17,441 points.

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