The office of the Drug Controller General of India has approved the launch in this country of an anti-depressant drug, Brintellix (Vortioxetine), developed by Denmark-based pharmaceutical major Lundbeck.
It will be the first patented drug to be sold in India for depression. Lundbeck, a $2.8-bn (annual) turnover company, says it plans to soon bring here more from its international pipeline of patented products. For instance, to treat Parkinson’s. The company has been present in the India market since 2002. It has products for Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia, among others. The depression medicine would be available in doses of 5 mg,
It will be the first patented drug to be sold in India for depression. Lundbeck, a $2.8-bn (annual) turnover company, says it plans to soon bring here more from its international pipeline of patented products. For instance, to treat Parkinson’s. The company has been present in the India market since 2002. It has products for Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia, among others. The depression medicine would be available in doses of 5 mg,