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Tamiflu
Last
flu season, doctors wrote more prescriptions for Tamiflu (oseltamivir
phosphate) than any other flu treatment. Tamiflu attacks the
influenza virus and stops it from spreading inside your body.
As soon as you feel the onset of flu symptoms, talk to your
doctor within the first 2 days
and ask if TAMIFLU
is right for you.
TAMIFLU works to stop the spread of flu virus in the body.
Tamiflu is a neuraminidase (noor-uh-MIN-ih-dase) inhibitor.
These inhibitors treat the cause of influenza infection by
inhibiting the critical neuraminidase protein on the surface
of the virus. See our diagram below and learn how neuraminidase
inhibitors work to significantly reduce the duration of the
flu.
On the diagram below, move the slider to the right and learn
how neuraminidase inhibitors work to help fight the flu.
As the flu multiplies, neuraminidase enables it to move on
and infect other host cells (left). When you inhibit neuraminidase
(right), the flu can't escape from its host cell, which prevents
it from spreading.
The relationship between the invitro anti-viral activity in
cell culture and the inhibition of influenza virus replication
in humans has not been established.
The facts about TAMIFLU
TAMIFLU (TAM-ih-flew) is a medicine to treat flu (infection
caused by influenza virus). It belongs to a group of medicines
called neuraminidase inhibitors. These medications attack
the influenza virus and prevent it from spreading inside your
body.
Tamiflu treats flu at its source by attacking the virus that
causes the flu, rather than simply masking symptoms. Each
Tamiflu capsule (grey/light yellow) contains 75 mg of active
drug and should be taken by mouth.
Tamiflu is generally well tolerated. Tamiflu may cause mild-to-moderate
nausea or vomiting in one out of 10 people. Taking Tamiflu
with food may reduce the potential for these side effects.
Other less common side effects may include bronchitis, sleeplessness
and vertigo.
Learn the science behind how
Tamiflu works. Or read Frequently
Asked Questions.
Other ways to take care.
• Rest.
It will help you get better and keep you from spreading the flu virus. Flu is contagious for 3 or 4 days after symptoms appear.
• Liquids.
You should drink plenty of fluids, which your body needs to avoid dehydration.
• Temporary Relief.
For soothing symptoms, hot liquids may relieve the feeling of congestion. Taking a pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, may lessen aches and fever. Other "over the counter" therapies–while not treating the virus that causes flu—may also temporarily relieve flu symptoms.
Of course, never give aspirin to a child under 12 who has the flu, or any fever-causing illness, due to the risk of a serious adverse effect known as Reye's syndrome.
Can the flu be cured with antibiotics?
No. Antibiotics are only useful for treating bacterial infections. Because the flu is a viral infection, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antivirals such as Tamiflu are the only prescription medications that can treat the flu.
Also see: Amantadine
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