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Oseltamivir - oral

(oss-el-tam-eh-veer)

common brand names: Tamiflu

Simular Drugs : Tamiflu, Tamiflu

Related Drugs : Tamiflu, Tamiflu, Tamiflu

Tamiflu Usage: this tablet is used to treat illness (symptoms) caused by the flu virus (influenza). Oseltamivir is also used to prevent the flu (e.g., in household members exposed to a flu sufferer).

How to use Tamiflu: Take it drug by mouth as directed by your healthcare professional. You may take this with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. Take it as soon as flu symptoms appear or as soon as possible after you have been exposed (both within 48 hours). If you have flu: Take oseltamivir 2 times day for 5 days; once in the morning & once in the evening. Complete entire treatment of 10 doses. To prevent the flu: Take oseltamivir once day for at least 7 days or take it exactly as prescribed by you're physician. this medication works best when amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at the same times each day. Take this medication until full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms improve. Stopping medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection. Inform your physician if your condition worsens or if new symptoms appear.

Tamiflu side effects: Nausea may occur. If it effect persists or worsens, notify your physician promptly. Tell your healthcare professional immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: dizziness, persistent cough. Tell your healthcare professional immediately if you have any of these very unlikely but serious side effects: persistent weakness, fever, sore throat. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your physician or physician.

Tamiflu Precautions: Tell your physician your medical history, including: allergies, kidney problems. it drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. this drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with you're healthcare professional. It's not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult you're healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Tamiflu drug interactions: Tell youre doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drug you may use. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or healthcare professional approval.

Tamiflu Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Tamiflu special notes: do not share this med with others. Consult some your physician about risks & important benefits about receiving a yearly flu shot (vaccination) to prevent infection.

If you missed Tamiflu dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as you remember. If It's near the time about next dose (within two hours), skip the missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Tamiflu Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Active Ingredients : Oseltamivir