Introduction
Aviflu is an antiviral medicine used to treat and prevent influenza (flu) as well as, swine flu (H1N1 virus). It helps to relieve the symptoms of the fl... View More
Uses of Aviflu
Side effects of Aviflu
How to use Aviflu
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aviflu may be taken with or without food, but it ... View More
How Aviflu works
Aviflu is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter into uninfected cells of the bod... View More
What if you forget to take Aviflu?
If you miss a dose of Aviflu, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
Indication
Influenza
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort. Cap may be opened & mixed w/ sweetened food products eg chocolate syr,... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Treatment of Influenza A and B Adult: 75 mg bid for 5 days. Initiate w/in 2 days of onset of symptoms. Prophylaxis of influenza A and B Adult... View More
Child Dose
Influenza A and B Treatment <2 weeks: Safety and efficacy not established for treatment Aged 2 weeks to <1 year 3 mg/kg PO BID x5 days >1 year ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis patient: 30 mg after each dialysis session. Peritoneal dialysis patient: 30 mg as a single dose. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage R... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Severe renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Oseltamivir is a prodrug of oseltamivir carboxylate (OC). OC is a potent selective competitive inhibitor of neuraminidase (an enzyme required for viral ... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ resp disease, chronic cardiac disease. Renal and severe hepatic impairment. Immunocompromised patient. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Monit... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Abdominal pain,Conjunctivitis,Ear disorder,Epistaxis,Insomnia,Nausea,Vomiting,Vertigo <1% Aggravation of diabetes,Anemia,Arrhythmia,Confusion... View More
Interaction
May potentially inhibit replication of influenza virus in live/attenuated influenza virus vaccine.
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