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The Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram has developed two new drugs, 'Bonix' and 'Caspro', to help bones heal.fter ten years of research and approval from the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation, these drugs were officially launched on January 24.

Currently, treating bone infections often involves surgery to remove the infected area, followed by replacing it with bone from another part of the body or synthetic materials.atients also need to take strong antibiotics for a long time.he new drugs aim to simplify this process.

Bonix' contains minerals similar to those in human bones and delivers antibiotics directly to the infected area for up to 30 days.ver time, it integrates with the existing bone, promoting natural healing.

'Caspro' acts like a bone cement.hen mixed with water and shaped as needed, it delivers medicine to the bone for more than 21 days, helping the bone regenerate.

hese drugs are expected to be more affordable than imported options, potentially costing around ₹8,000 compared to ₹25,000 for similar imported treatments.

The development of these drugs began when Dr. Vrusha Madhuri from Christian Medical College in Vellore sought a solution for osteomyelitis, a bone infection in children.he drugs are being marketed by Onyx Medicals, based in Uttar Pradesh.

his advancement offers hope for patients with bone infections, providing a more straightforward and cost-effective treatment option.