Udaipur : Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), launched BGR-34 - country’s first anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug with DPP4 inhibitory Activity. BGR-34, designed for type 2 Diabetes mellitus has been scientifically validated for its efficacy and safety. BGR-34 is developed jointly by National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Central Institute for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), the research units of CSIR, Govt. of India situated at Lucknow. Passing its larger benefits to people, BGR-34 has been economically priced at Rs. 5 per tablet as compared to latest DPP4 inhibitors globally. BGR-34 is now available on all major chemist counter of Rajasthan.
Speaking on the occasionDr.A.K.S. Rawat, Sr. PrincipalScientist of CSIR-NBRI said “6 crore of the adult Indian population has been found to be diabetic and there is no effective solution for diabetes as yet. We are sure that eminent medical professionals will recommend it to their patients suffering from type 2 Diabetes mellitus for quicker and consistent response. CSIR's premier research institutions have developed and established the efficacy of BGR-34. The modern diabetes drugs are known for side-effects and toxicity while BGR-34 works by controlling blood sugar and limiting the harmful effects of other drugs."
The scientists of NBRI and CIMAP, joined hands in developing an effective, safe, patient friendly solution towards management of type 2 Diabetes mellitus. They had in-depth study of over 500 renowned ancientherbs and finally identified the 6 best herbs listed in Ayurvedic ancient texts for various ailments and indications namely Daruharidra (Berberisaristata), Giloy (Tinosporacordifolia), Vijaysar (Pterocarpusmarsupium), Gudmar (GymnemaSylvestre), Majeeth (Rubiacordifoila) and Methika (Trigonellafoenum-graecum) to be combined in different fractions &quantity and processed meticulously to develop a marvelous anti-diabetic formulation. The herbs were further subjected to optimization studies to establish the right proportion.
Dr DayaNandan Mani, Senior Scientist of CSIR-NBRI, said“Pre-clinical studies of this antidiabetic formulation revealed significant reduction in high blood sugar level in diabetes induced experimental subjects, with the activity being comparable with the reference standard anti-diabetic allopathic drug”. Besides, the drug was found to improve LFTs,KFT’s and lipid profile significantly.It also provided the much needed pronounced antioxidant protective activity. No untoward effects were observed during the course of study. Clinical studies with BGR-34 have also revealed significant anti-diabetic activities with no untoward effects observed.
Mr.PankajMarwaha, Marketing Director of AIMIL Pharmaceuticals (India) Ltd, said " We have decided to launch the ayurvedic anti-diabetic product in the brand name BGR-34 standing for Blood Glucose Regulator with 34 identified active phyto-constitutents from herbal resources. We want to pass on its benefits to the suffering people at a very low price. With a strong marketing distribution network spread all over the country, Aimil is strongly committed to carry forward the marvellous benefits of this novel research to the masses who are suffering all throughout the country and abroad."
Dr Anil Kumar Sharma Vice President (Technical) of AIMIL Pharmaceuticals (India) Ltd, said, "BGR-34 is a unique product that manages the lives of human suffering diabetics. One of the critical ingredients inhibits DPP-4 and enhances insulin secretion. The product passed several battery of tests and showed hypoglycaemic activity in experimental subjects."
Within a span of 8 months of formal launch of BGR-34 from CSIR-NBRI on CSIR day, the company has produced and made available about 15 crores of tablets in the services of masses through a team of about 1000 medical representatives serving the eminent doctors in society.
