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Vol. 5 Num 1075 Sun. June 10, 2007  
   
Star Health


Pharma News
New preparation of drug for angina & post-MI launched
Aristopharma Ltd. Recently launched Metacard MR tablet, preparation of Trimetazidine HCL BP 35 mg - effective for angina and post myocardial infarction (MI), says a press release.

The new modified release formulation of the drug has longer duration of action in convenient twice daily dosing. The new preparation is said to have reduced the fluctuating plasma concentration and short duration of action.