oseltamivir(Tamiflu)
Neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral
Pronunciation
/ˌɒsɛlˈtæmɪvɪər/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- oseltamivir
- Brand names
- Tamiflu
- Therapeutic class
- Neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Start as soon as possible after flu symptoms begin (within 48 h).
- Take with food to reduce nausea.
- Complete the full 5-day course.
- Report unusual behavior, especially in children.
- Does not replace annual flu vaccine.
Sources
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