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As your doctor has prescribed it. The doses will vary depending on the patient. It is best taken within 40 - 48 hours of exposure and first symptoms. It is used to shorten the duration of the flu and reduce the severity of the symptoms. It is only for treatment of adults and children over one year old.
More information about Tamiflu and other anti-viral medications for the flu:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information says that A-H1N1/09 virus (the Swine Flu) can be treated if caught very early with two of the currently available anti-viral medications oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza).Tamiflu is for treatment in adults and children aged 1 year and older, and must be taken within 48 hours of the first symptom.
There are currently 4 types of antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in the US for the treatment of influenza: Amantadine, Rimantadine, Oseltamivir and Zanamivir. While most swine influenza viruses have been susceptible to these drugs, the most recent swine-flu viruses isolated from humans, are resistant to Amantadine and Rimantadine. None of these drugs prevent us from getting the virus like a vaccine would, but can lesson the severity of the symptoms and dramatically shorten their duration when given at the right timing in relation to exposure.
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Do antiviral drugs prevent Swine Flu?
Antiviral drugs can be used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses.They must be prescribed by a health care professional.They work against influenza viruses -- but will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the flu.The CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses.Recommendations for using antiviral drugs for treatment or prevention of swine influenza will change as we learn more about this new virus.
Why does Swine Flu have no medicine?
The flu is caused by viruses and they can not be killed by medicines like bacteria can when you take antibiotics for an infection. Viruses are not living organisms and, therefore, are not affected by the things that kill living bacteria. A new flu vaccine was developed for the swine flu during the pandemic of 2009 and for the last several years this vaccine has been included in the seasonal flu vaccinations. It will help to prevent infection by this virus but will not cure it once you have the flu. Treatment for the flu includes OTC remedies for the symptoms of sore throat, cough, fever, etc. and use of the antiviral drugs for flu which do not cure, but will lessen the duration and severity of symptoms if taken within 48 hrs of the first signs of the flu. See the related questions below for more information on treatment of swine flu.
What is a good use of swine flu?
A good use of the swine flu virus is to use it in a preventive vaccine so people who get the flu vaccination are safe from suffering the illness. Get your flu vaccination right away for the 2013-2014 flu season!
How does amantadine treat you if you have Swine Flu?
It is an antiviral medication prescribed to treat certain viral diseases. However, it is not one of the antiviral medications recommended for use for the A-H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu virus. The two antiviral medicines that have shown to be effective and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are oseltamivir and zanamivir. This is what the CDC says:At this time, treatment with oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (trade name Relenza®) is recommended for all people with suspected or confirmed influenza who require hospitalization.
How can Texans prevent Swine Flu?
Texans should use the same measures as anyone else to prevent swine flu infections. See the related question below for how to avoid swine flu.
Is there a antibiotic to stop you getting Swine Flu?
You would not use an antibiotic to stop yourself from getting a disease, you use a vaccination, and yes, there is a vaccination for swine flu.
What medicine do you use on Howrse?
Antispasmodic - Colic - 75e Antiviral - Flu - 75e Antiseptic Ointment - Mud fever - 75e Anti-poisining Capsule - Poisoning - 75e Flu Vaccine - Vaccinating against the flu - 50e Deworming Medicine - Worms - 75e Preventive Worm Treatment - Protecting against worms - 50e
How long after having the symptoms of Swine Flu can you be treated?
Immediately upon feeling symptoms of the flu, you can begin treating the fever, cough, aches, and other uncomfortable symptoms with over-the-counter medications. If you believe you may have the swine flu, contact your health care provider and they will let you know if they recommend that you be treated with an antiviral medication such as Tamiflu. For this medicine to be most effective, it needs to be started within the first 48 hours of symptoms.If you are in England, you can utilize the online flu symptom evaluator at the National Pandemic Flu Service (see link below) to determine if you may have the Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09) and help to decide if you need to take immediate action.If you are in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, see the web site with information on what to do if you think you may have the flu at the Direct.gov.uk Pandemic Flu site (link is provided in the related link section below).Use the online evaluator in the US to help determine if you might have H1N1/09 flu (see link below).
Is Swine Flu caused by bacteria or a virus?
It's a virus like other flu types.... Hence why we don't use antibiotics (anti bacterial) drugs to treat the flu. In more severe cases of flu, swine flu, bird flu doctors may prescribe anti viral drugs to combat the infection.
How do you use the word swine in a sentence?
I have the swine flu. The farmer decided to stop raising cattle and devote all her resources to raising swine.
What would happen if a person took Tamiflu without having swine flu?
Taking Tamiflu (oseltamivir) without having swine flu or another influenza virus is generally unnecessary and could lead to potential side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Additionally, inappropriate use of antiviral medications can contribute to drug resistance, making future infections harder to treat. It's important to only use Tamiflu under the guidance of a healthcare professional when there is a confirmed need for it.
Are the bird flu and H1N1 the same?
Tamiflu is an anti-viral medication that can be prescribed for influenza and other viral infections. It is effective against swine flu and can be helpful to shorten the duration and reduce the severity of symptoms.
