Zydus Lifesciences launched PEPAIR™, India's first affordable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device featuring a 3-resistance system designed to help clear congestion and support effective mucous clearance and improve breathing in patients with COPD, Asthma, and Bronchiectasis.
PEPAIR™ is an innovative, drug-free, handheld device with patented design. More than 90 lakh patients suffer from these chronic respiratory conditions in India. Chronic mucous hypersecretion is a common problem amongst these patients that requires an airway clearance solution for everyday care. PEPAIR™ is being launched in agreement with AeroDel Technology Innovations, an Indian medical device company focused on simplifying inhalation through drug-delivery, pulmonary rehabilitation. In a patient-centric approach, Zydus offers PEPAIR™ at an affordable cost of Rs. 990 per unit.
Speaking on the launch, Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences, said, “At Zydus, patient-centric innovation is about advancing healthcare in ways that make everyday care more accessible for patients. With PEPAIR™, India's first affordable OPEP device, we are introducing a drug free, handheld solution designed to support better breathing for patients with COPD, asthma and bronchiectasis. We look forward to expanding our efforts in advancing respiratory health through this launch”