Bengaluru based Atrimed Pharmaceuticals, a pioneer in developing scientifically tested plant based medication, announced that, three of its samples tested positive against SARS-CoV-2 in the ICMR (Indian Council for Medical Research) designated laboratory and the developed drug will be available as an oral medicine. 

Company leverages proven ntiviral and Plpant based medicinal expertise to evaluate the new approaches for treating COVID-19.  

Atrimed Pharma is dedicated to develop phytomolecule drugs for viral infections and other diseases, and takes pride that it has initiated a program to discover drug candidates for the treatment of patients infected with the novel coronavirus COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2.

Commenting on the exclusive breakthrough Dr. Hrishikesh Damle MD & CEO stated, “Based on our proven track record in virology and our capabilities in rare diseases, we believe our core competencies position us well to discover a potential treatment for COVID-19, and we are delighted to establish that three molecules out of ten submitted are passed the test and ready for human/clinical Trial for developing drug for the treatment of Coronavirus.”

He further added that these molecules were ready for scientific research in the month of March 2020 itself but took so long for clearance. “Our decision to initiate a drug discovery for COVID-19 is a natural evolution of our work and mission. Regional Centre for Biotechnology has recognised and approved 3 effective plant molecules against COVID-19 and further studies will begin shortly."