Oseltamivir
Oseltamivir Information

About Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir is an antiviral agent reduces replication of influenza A and B viruses by inhibiting viral neuraminidase. Oseltamivir is most effective for the treatment of influenza if started within a few hours of the onset of the symptoms. Oseltamivir is also used for the prophylaxis when used within 48 hours of exposure to influenza.

Indications

Oseltamivir is primarily indicated in conditions like Acid-related dyspepsia, Influenza prophylaxis, Prevention of influenza, Treatment of influenza.

Contraindication

Oseltamivir

Side Effects

Oseltamivir produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bronchitis, Asthma. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Oseltamivir therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oseltamivir are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Nausea and vomiting, Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis, Ear disorders, dizziness, Pheumonia.

Warnings

Oseltamivir should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment (reduce dose if creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min), avoid in severe; pregnancy and breast-feeding (use only if potential benefit outweighs risk).

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.