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Oseltamivir is indicated for the treatment and prevention of infections due to influenza A and B virus in people at least one year of age. The usual adult dosage for treatment of influenza is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days, beginning within 2 days of the appearance of symptoms and with decreased doses for children and patients with renal impairment. Oseltamivir may be given as a preventive measure either during a community outbreak or following close contact with an infected individual. Standard prophylactic dosage is 75 mg once daily for patients aged 13 and older, which has been shown to be safe and effective for up to six weeks. The importance of early treatment is that the NA protein inhibition is more effective within the first 48 hours. If the virus has replicated and infected many cells the effectiveness of this medication will be severely diminished, especially over time.http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-rocheinfo-3http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-rossi_2006-4The standard recommended dose incompletely suppresses viral replication in at least some patients with http://www.answers.com/topic/h5n1 http://www.answers.com/topic/bird-flu, increasing the risk of viral resistance and rendering therapy less effective.http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-de_jong_2005-5 Accordingly, it has been suggested that higher doses and longer durations of therapy should be used for treatment of patients with the H5N1 virus.http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-de_jong_2005-5http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-ward_et_al._2005-6Clinical trials for an increased dosage were set to begin by May 2007. All avian influenza cases in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam will be inducted into the trial. The trial will also include 100 cases of severe seasonal influenza from each of those countries, plus the United States. Half of cases will receive the current standard dosage, and half will receive a double dosage, but for the standard length of time.http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-7http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-8Chokephaibulkit et al. recommend the use of oseltamivir for children with avian influenza, based on experience with one patient.http://www.answers.com/topic/oseltamivir#cite_note-9
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Will Tamiflu hurt a dog?
No, Tamiflu is for treating Parvo in dogs - if the dog does not have Parvo, it does not need Tamiflu.
Is Tamiflu an over the counter drug?
No, it is a prescription-only drug that is only given in case of confirmed influenza.
Will fluoxetine help a tooth ache?
Absolutely not. Tamiflu is a prescription medicine meant only to shorten the flu.
You forgot to refrigerate Tamiflu can you still give it to your kids?
per the pharmacist, there is no need to refrigerate Tamiflu.
With Tamiflu do I have to take the full amount of dosage even if I feel better?
Yes, you should.Take it until you run out of prescription.
If you think you have the H1N1 flu where do you get the Tamiflu?
You would need to see a medical professional who can prescribe it for you since it is a prescription medication in the US, but once you have the prescription, there should be little to no problem finding a supply through your usual pharmacy supplier. At this point there is no shortage of the antiviral medications for swine flu.
What is the risk of taking Tamiflu during pregnancy during the first trimester?
If you are unsure about anything you should always talk to you doctor. Tamiflu is only available by prescription, so you should tell the doctor that you are pregnant, and they will tell you whether or not it is safe, or if they will prescribe you something that is.
Can you take a z pack while taking Tamiflu?
Yes. According to the Tamiflu prescription information: TAMIFLU has been shown to have a minimal chance of negatively interacting with other medications. Over-the-counter medications may be prescribed to reduce severity of symptoms while the antiviral action of TAMIFLU takes effect. Antibiotics and Tamiflu should be OK taken together, however, depending on the reason for the antibiotic, you may want to get counseling from the Pharmacist or your doctor before using both. Remember that Tamiflu is an antiviral and is for treating viral infections, not for treating bacterial infections. Antibiotics, like Z-pack are made for treating bacterial infections.
Do you need a prescription for Sudafed?
You do not need a prescription but it is kept behind the counter.
Do you need a prescription for rapaflo?
You do need a prescription in order to receive Rapaflo as a medication.
Does Tamiflu have acetaminophen?
Tamiflu does not contain any acetaminophen. Tamiflu and acetaminophen can be safely administered together to relieve the aches and pain of influenza.
Does Tamiflu tablets contain sulfa?
Tamiflu doesn't contain sulfur.
