2Dege
2Dege Products are primarily used for
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
About 2Dege Products
Uses of 2Dege Products
2-Deoxy-D-Glucose is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
2Dege Products side effects
Common
No common side effects seen.
How 2Dege Products work
2-Deoxy-D-Glucose is a medicine that resembles glucose structurally and is used to kill the virus causing Covid-19. The virus utilizes glucose to produce energy, and this energy is used by it to make copies of itself. Once given, 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose is readily absorbed by the ‘virus-infected cells’ as the virus takes it up just like glucose. On reaching the infected cells, the medicine stops energy production, inhibits further multiplication of the virus, and kills it. This helps in clearing the infection, even if it has spread to the lungs, and reduces the requirement of supplemental oxygen in moderate to severely infected Covid-19 patients.
Patient Concerns about 2Dege Products
Frequently asked questions about 2Dege Products
Frequently asked questions about 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose
Q. What is 2-DG
2-DG is the short-form of DRDO's new anti-Covid oral medicine, 2-deoxy-D-glucose. It has been recently granted emergency use approval by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severely infected cases of COVID-19. As per the clinical trials conducted so far, this medicine has reduced the supplemental oxygen dependence in even the hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Such patients showed faster recovery when treated with 2Dege Oral Powder.
Q. Why is 2Dege Oral Powder being considered unique?
2Dege Oral Powder is being considered unique as it has shown faster recovery in moderate to severe cases of Covid-19. This is because the medicine accumulates in the virus infected cells, and kills the virus. It can even kill the virus infection in the lungs. This helps the patients to recover faster.
Q. Where is 2Dege Oral Powder developed?
2Dege Oral Powder has been developed jointly by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, a lab of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad.
Q. How is 2Dege Oral Powder taken?
2Dege Oral Powder can be taken easily by mouth (orally). It comes in a powdered form in a sachet and can be taken orally by dissolving it in water. However, it should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is 2Dege Oral Powder safe?
Yes, trials have shown that 2Dege Oral Powder is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if you have any other concerns.
Products for 2Dege
2Dege Oral Powder
sachet of 2.34 gm Powder
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