Tamiflu

They do not have an effect on swine flu, but can be helpful if a secondary bacterial infection occurs with the flu or after the flu. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. The flu is caused by viruses. Antibiotics are for treating infections by bacteria, not for treating infections by viruses.

Reducing your sypmtoms, reducing the amount of time your ill by a day or two.

the disadvantages are vomiting, diareaha.

It is important that transplant patients always contact their transplant physician before adding any medications, either prescription or over the counter, to their medication regimen.

The literature from the manufacturer does not list any complications or side effects specific to transplant patients and does not list them among those who should not take the drug. The following statement may apply if you are taking anti-rejection medications:


Efficacy of TAMIFLU for treatment or prophylaxis has not been established in immunocompromised patients.

Yes most people have a fever before they start taking it.I would continue to take it if youre worried talk to your Doctor.

Yes, probably. You should contact the health care professional who gave you the Tamiflu order and see if they recommend that you get the vaccination when it becomes available. It won't hurt to take it even if you were exposed to the virus already, and it would be better safe than sorry.

There is a chance that if your family member had confirmed A-H1N1/09 influenza and you were in direct contact with them while they were sick, you may have acquired immunity from that exposure. The Tamiflu is not the same as a vaccination and it does not prevent infection with a virus unless you get it at just the right time, usually it is given to lessen the symptoms and speed the recovery when you do contract the disease.

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To help reduce nausea while taking Tamiflu, consider taking the medication with food, as this can ease stomach discomfort. Staying hydrated and consuming bland foods may also help. If nausea persists, consult your healthcare provider for possible adjustments or additional remedies to manage the side effects.

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent which is commonly used to treat fever and headaches. You can take Ibuprofen with Bromfed DM cough syrup as there are no known interactions.

Because many cold medicines contain acetaminophen, as does Vicodin, taking them together may be dangerous for your liver. Contact your pharmacist or health care provider for advice on safe cold medicines to take when you're on Vicodin.

For adults and children aged 13 and older, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is typically prescribed as two doses taken 12 hours apart for the treatment of influenza. However, if a dose is missed, it can be taken as soon as remembered, unless it's close to the time of the next scheduled dose. In general, it's important to follow the prescribing physician's instructions and not to take doses closer together than recommended. Always consult a healthcare provider for specific advice regarding medication dosing.

is ok to take tamiflu with high blood pressure

No, not really. Tamiflu is an antiviral medicine that is given to help reduce the duration and lessen the severity of symptoms in influenza and other viral infections. It is not made to be a good cough medicine although it will eventually help you get over the flu and stop coughing. A good medicine for a cough from the flu is called guaifenesin, you will find it in Over The Counter cough medicines like Robitussin (and its generic equivalents). It is also the active ingredient in Mucinex which will also help control cough from influenza.

That depends on a few factors. What country you are in whether there a national program for dispensing the anti-viral medicine is one factor, some countries are providing this to people through a national program. What insurance coverage, if any, do you have is a factor since some cover preventive medicines and some do not. Is there a drug manufacturer who makes this drug (in brand or in generic form) that has offered it to people with confirmed or probable cases of the Novel H1N1. Check with your health care coverage plan, your doctor, your local public health department, or your national health ministry to find out if it is available to you free or at reduced costs.

per the pharmacist, there is no need to refrigerate Tamiflu.

No. Theraflu is only a cough and cold medication like Robitussin or NyQuil. Tamiflu is an antiviral, like an antibiotic except for a virus.

This is fine to mix. Tamiflu is an antiviral. It will not interact with the other two medicines. Remember that the steroid (Dexpak) is harsh on the stomach. Have some food before taking those!

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Each patient would need to get advice from their attending physicians to know if they can take Tamiflu. It is likely okay, but different medications and treatments could influence a determination of if and when to use anti-viral medicines when you have a serious underlying disease like Lupus.

Yes. They can be taken together. But so as to avoid burden on digestive system, you usually give half hour's gap between important drugs like above. Or else patient may vomit the drugs.

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Tamiflu is a prescription medication used to treat the influenza, or flu, virus. It can shorten the duration of the flu if taken as soon as symptoms start.

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Tamiflu can be prescribed for any viral infection, not just the flu and not just H1N1/09 swine flu. So without lab testing there is no way to know for sure what type of flu you might have had.

It won't hurt to get a flu shot even if you had that type of flu.

The H1N1/09 vaccine is included in the seasonal flu vaccines for the 2011-2012 flu season. You should get the seasonal flu vaccination to be protected from the three most prominent types of flu that are expected to be in the Northern Hemisphere during this flu season.

yeah, actually you can open the capsule and mix it with food.

I just got my pills yesterday and I will not take them for anything, so i mixed the powder with applesauce :)