Tamiflu
Influenza Antidotes
Tamiflu (generic Oseltamivir) is used to treat some types of influenza (flu) in patients who have had symptoms of the flu for 2 days or less. Oseltamivir is in a class of drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors. These drugs work by
stopping the growth and spread of the flu virus in your body. Oseltamivir helps shorten the time you have flu symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills.
Oseltamivir ( Oh–sel–TAM–i–veer) belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Oseltamivir is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the flu virus
(influenza A and influenza B). Oseltamivir may reduce flu symptoms (weakness, headache, fever, cough, and sore throat) by 1 day. Oseltamivir has also been shown to prevent influenza infection if you have come into close contact with someone who has
the flu.
TAMIFLU DRUG INFO
Why is this medication prescribed?
Oseltamivir is used to treat some types of influenza (flu) in patients who have had symptoms of the flu for 2 days or less. Oseltamivir is in a class of drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors. These drugs work by stopping the
growth and spread of the flu virus in your body. Oseltamivir helps shorten the time you have flu symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills.
How should this medicine be used?
Oseltamivir comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice daily for five days. Oseltamivir may be taken with or without food. Oseltamivir can cause an upset stomach; you can lessen this side effect by taking
oseltamivir with food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor pharmacist to explain any part that you do not understand. Take oseltamamivir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more
often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take oseltamivir even if you start to feel better. Do not stop taking oseltamivir without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking oseltamivir,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to oseltamivir or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins and herbal products.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking oseltamivir, call you doctor immediately.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is 2 hours or less until the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed
one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from oseltamivir are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- difficulty sleeping
- bronchitis
- dizziness
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer
needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Oseltamivir will not stop you from giving the flu to others. You should maintain proper hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and avoid situations such as sharing cups and utensils that can spread the virus to others.
Oseltamivir does not replace the flu vaccine. You should continue to receive a flu shot each year if your doctor recommends it.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of the flu after you finish the oseltamivir, call your doctor.
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The benefits ordering Tamiflu online
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Pointers on making the most of your online Tamiflu order
Since one major benefit of purchasing your Tamiflu online is the cost, then by all means fill up your prescription and buy up to three months’ supply! This saves you both time and money and ensures that you have your prescription available to
you when you need it!
Just remember that, sometimes, there are slight cosmetic differences in the Tamiflu you buy online. No need to worry though as these slight differences (i.e., color of pill, packaging, etc) are due only to certain marketing preferences that vary
from provider to provider. You are assured that it’s the same Tamiflu you are buying because the site lists all possible names this drug may carry. It even lists the drug’s Mexican name as well as any alternative name it may carry
outside the U.S.
The safest and most secure and private mode of buying
Buying your Tamiflu online, you are certain that your transaction is not only reasonably priced, it is also safe, secure and private. This is so because most online pharmacies providing this service have put in place electronic and procedural
safeguards to protect the personal information of their customers. Managed by highly trained and professional staffers who are also committed to ensuring the protection of their customers’ privacy, these online pharmacies and purchasing sites
use a technology called secure sockets layers (SSL) to protect and secure personal information as well as to provide data encryption.
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