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Tamiflu Uses |
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Tamiflu
is an antiviral agent used to treat the flu (influenza A
and B) in patients who have had symptoms for no more than
2 days. Oseltamivir is also used to prevent the flu (e.g.,
in household members exposed to a flu sufferer) in the U.S.
Tamiflu speeds
recovery from the flu. When started during the first 2
days of the illness, it hastens improvement by at least a
day. Tamiflu also can prevent the flu if treatment is
started within 2 days after exposure to a flu victim.
Tamiflu is one of a new class of antiviral drugs called
neuraminidase inhibitors.
As the flu
virus takes hold in the body, it forms new copies of
itself and spreads from cell to cell. Neuraminidase
inhibitors fight the virus by preventing the release of
new copies from infected cells. The other drug in this
class, Relenza, is taken by inhalation. Tamiflu is taken
in liquid or capsule form. |
Tamiflu Description:
Generic Name: E: OSELTAMIVIR (ah-sell-TAMM-eh-veer)
Ingredients:
OSELTAMIVIR
Tamiflu side effects.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while
taking Tamiflu include nausea, vomiting, or dizziness. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Most problems noted during tests
of Tamiflu were indistinguishable from the symptoms of flu.
Here are the reactions that showed up more frequently in
patients taking the drug.
More common side effects may
include:Abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting
Less common side effects may include: Bronchitis, insomnia,
vertigo.
Cautions
Tamiflu will not prevent you from
spreading influenza to others. IF MODERATE TO SEVERE DIARRHEA
OCCURS during or after treatment with this medicine, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not treat it with non-prescription
(over-the-counter) medicines. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY,
OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how
you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol, may lessen your ability to
drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. FOR
WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you
are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby..
Recommended dosage:
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 13 AND OLDER
Treatment of Influenza
The usual dosage is 75 milligrams
taken twice daily (morning and evening) for 5 days. If you
have kidney disease, take a 75-milligram dose once a day.
Tamiflu's ability to prevent the
flu in children under age 13 has not been established.
Overdose
As with any medication, if you
suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment
immediately.
Storage
Tamiflu at room temperature. Keep
the blister package dry. Use the liquid suspension within 10
days. It should be refrigerated, but do not freeze.
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