What is the indication for oseltamivir?
Indication. TAMIFLU is indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated illness due to influenza A and B infection in patients 2 weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. TAMIFLU is indicated for the prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients 1 year and older.
Which disease can be treated with oseltamivir and zanamivir?
Generic oseltamivir and Tamiflu® are available as a pill or liquid suspension and are FDA approved for early treatment of flu in people 14 days and older. Zanamivir is a powder that is inhaled and approved for early treatment of flu in people 7 years and older.
What is oseltamivir an antibiotic?
Is Tamiflu (oseltamivir) the same as an antibiotic? No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral, meaning it can kill viruses and is used for viral infections. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) only kills flu viruses. Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections. The flu is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work for the flu.
Who needs Tamiflu prophylaxis?
Tamiflu is used to treat people 2 weeks of age and older who have the flu (influenza A and B viruses). Tamiflu is also sometimes used for prevention (prophylaxis) of the flu in people 1 year of age and older, but it is not a substitute for getting the flu vaccine.
What is oseltamivir 75 mg capsule used for?
Oseltamivir is used to treat some types of influenza infection (‘flu’) in adults, children, and infants (older than 2 weeks of age) who have had symptoms of the flu for no longer than 2 days.
What are two approved antivirals for seasonal flu?
There are four FDA-approved influenza antiviral drugs recommended by CDC for use against recently circulating influenza viruses.
- Rapivab (peramivir)
- Relenza (zanamivir)
- Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate, also available as generic)
- Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)
What is the difference between oseltamivir and zanamivir?
Zanamivir is indicated for use against influenza A/H1N1 virus strains that are resistant to oseltamivir. In conclusion, compared with zanamivir, oseltamivir was shown to be less effective against influenza B but more effective against influenza A/H3N2.
For which clients would treatment with acyclovir be most clearly indicated?
Acyclovir is a medication used in the management and treatment of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is FDA approved to treat genital herpes and HSV encephalitis. Some off-label uses include cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox. It is in the antiviral class of medications.
What is oseltamivir 75mg?
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days.
Is Tamiflu prophylaxis recommended?
The recommended dosage of TAMIFLU for prophylaxis of influenza in adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 75 mg orally once daily (one 75 mg capsule or 12.5 mL of oral suspension once daily) for at least 10 days following close contact with an infected individual and up to 6 weeks during a community outbreak.
Which drug is used as prophylaxis for influenza?
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are about 70–90% effective for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis in households with either influenza A or B. Started within 36–48 hours after the onset of illness, they can decrease the severity and duration of symptoms.