OSELTAMIVIR - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Rare Side-Effects
8 Disease Interactions
9 Technical Classification
10 Storage Conditions
11 Available Alternatives
- 11.1 Common Drugs with OSELTAMIVIR as Ingredient
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Overview

OSELTAMIVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community.

Usage

OSELTAMIVIR is generally used to treat: Influenza, Flu
OSELTAMIVIR can address symptoms like: Throat Soreness, Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure, kidney disease; or rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, neonates, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It may cause your blood pressure to drop too low, especially after your first dose. So, it is advisable to take the first dose in hospital with the presence of your doctor, he can see how you react to this medication. Continue taking other BP medications as prescribed by health care provider.

Common Side-Effects

OSELTAMIVIR : Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

OSELTAMIVIR : Skin Rash, Confusion, Agitation, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

OSELTAMIVIR can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

OSELTAMIVIR is categorized as: NEURAMINIDASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with OSELTAMIVIR as Ingredient

ANTIFLU 12MG SYP	OSELTAMIVIR 12.0 MG
ANTIFLU 75MG CAP	OSELTAMIVIR 75.0 MG
FLUVIR 30MG DRY SYP	OSELTAMIVIR 30.0 MG
FLUVIR 30MG TAB	OSELTAMIVIR 30.0 MG
FLUVIR 75MG TAB	OSELTAMIVIR 75 MG
FLUVIR DS SYP	OSELTAMIVIR 12 MG/ML
NATFLU 75MG CAP	OSELTAMIVIR 75.0 MG
TAMIFLU 75MG CAP	OSELTAMIVIR 75 MG