Merck gets approval for wider use of HIV drug
(Reuters) - U.S. Health Regulators have approved an expanded label for Merck & Co's treatment for HIV for use with other antiretroviral drugs in children and adolescents. The safety and effectiveness of the drug was evaluated in a clinical trial of 96 children and adolescents of ages 2-18 years with HIV-1 infection, the U.S. Food And Drug Administration said in a statement. The drug, Isentress, was first approved for use in adult patients in October 2007. (Reporting by Shailesh Kuber in Bangalore; Editing by Don Sebastian) read more..
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