Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
New Delhi: A breakthrough therapeutic drug formulation (TDF) has been developed to combat the toxicity caused by Indian red scorpion venom, offering a significant advancement in the clinical treatment of scorpion sting patients, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.
This new formulation combines low doses of commercial equine anti-scorpion antivenom (ASA), α1- adrenoreceptor agonist (AAAs), and vitamin C.
Scorpion envenomation, particularly from the highly dangerous Indian red scorpion, poses a serious threat in many parts of the world.
The conventional treatment using ASA and AAAs has limitations, making this new TDF a potential game-changer.
Developed by a team of scientists from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) and scholars from Tezpur University NIELIT, Guwahati, the drug has shown remarkable efficacy in pre-clinical trials.
The study team included Prof. Ashis Mukherjee, Director, Dr. M. R. Khan, Associate Professor, and Dr. Aparup Patra, IPDF from IASST, Dr. Bhabana Das, and Upasana Pujari from Tezpur University, and Dr. S. Mahanta, from NIELIT.
The research, published in the journal Toxins, marks a significant step forward in scorpion sting treatment, with the potential to save countless lives globally.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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