Flu medication oseltamivir or zanamivir

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938718 tn?1323783514 However, no adverse effects have been reported among women who received oseltamivir or zanamivir during pregnancy or among infants born to women who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir. Pregnancy should not be considered a contraindication to oseltamivir or zanamivir use. Pregnant women might be at higher risk for severe complications from swine influenza, and the benefits of treatment or chemoprophylaxis with zanamivir or oseltamivir likely outweigh the theoretical risks of antiviral use.
566175 tn?1278430472 However, no adverse effects have been reported among women who received oseltamivir or zanamivir during pregnancy or among infants born to women who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir. Pregnancy should not be considered a contraindication to oseltamivir or zanamivir use. Pregnant women might be at higher risk for severe complications from swine influenza, and the benefits of treatment or chemoprophylaxis with zanamivir or oseltamivir likely outweigh the theoretical risks of antiviral use.
372366 tn?1284403873 Copyman, I think we have a rhyme for teleprivir now). Ribavirin is not one of those listed. But being a suspicicious person, I have a theory of why riba is not a suggest 'stockpiled' anti-viral. If governments and business were to create significant stockpiles of ribavirin they could be accused of accumulating weapons of mass destruction. And we all know what that could cause.
Avatar f tn s potential damage to the liver. I have compensated cirrhosis (7 yrs) and am basically very healthy except for this flu. I've read that the drug elevates liver enzymes. Can't call gi doc as Friday night. Thanks for any comments!
Avatar n tn hi my friend had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a CSW , after three months he did Hiv-1,2 antibody combo test i came back with negative , but one week before he had influenza b positive , for this one he took oseltamivir tablet 75 mg tablet 9 nos for 5 days , these tablets can affect the test result? Kindly confirm he needs to check again three months antibody test is conclusive.
168348 tn?1379357075 They make you feel better faster and may prevent serious flu problems. The antiviral drug Tamiflu (also known as oseltamivir) is recommended for treating 2009 H1N1 virus infection and may be prescribed for persons with asthma. Flu treatments work best if they start within two days of when you get flu-like illness. * Persons with flu infections might also get bacterial infections. These persons will also need to take antibiotics to fight the bacterial infection.
11062655 tn?1414987783 htm Hepatotoxicity Despite widespread use, there is little evidence that oseltamivir when given orally causes liver injury, either in the form of serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent liver disease. A proportion of patients with acute influenza A may have minor serum enzyme elevations during the acute illness, but these appear to be independent of therapy and are not exacerbated by osteltamivir.
Avatar f tn No. Only current flu vaccine protects you against the various strains of flu. If you read the Ribavirin Prescribing Information for ribavirin, right at the top of the label it says... Indications and Usage for Ribavirin 'The safety and efficacy of Ribavirin tablet therapy for the treatment of adenovirus, RSV, parainfluenza or influenza infections have not been established. Ribavirin tablets should not be used for these indications.
Avatar m tn A negative HIV antibody test at 3+ months, including Oraquick, overrules everything else. You could have had a very high risk exposure (in fact, cunnilingus is zero risk for HIV) or very typical HIV symptoms (you do not). The blood test proves you don't have HIV. And by the way, new HIV infections don't cause cough. And influenza and many garden variety respiratory viruses are among the things that result in low lymphocyte count.
Avatar n tn Sounds like a flu too me.get it checked with your doctor!!!!
Avatar f tn My OB as a precaution prescribed Tamiflu. I'm at the end of my pregnancy 36 weeks and I'm just curious to know if any other moms - to - be have taken this medication and any advice with any moms that have gotten the flu.
Avatar f tn If it is not from that you need to get to a doctor! (unless you have been eating something green or blue or purple) 4 days I would be calling the doc or at the hospital right now.
Avatar f tn I am scared. I just want my son back to normal. Have you ever Hurd or seen this symptoms? Or anyone out there???
Avatar f tn 1. Rebis --(not sure of these spellings) 2. Avinex 3. Copaxone He said I could research them, talk to others and come back in a month with my decision---which everone i wanted,he would prescribe. Any ideas??? I am leaning towards Avinex--because I was told that Rebis stings VERY bad afterwards. I know about the flu like symptoms. I get a monthly B12 shot, so I am used to that. So just trying to get opinions from those who have been on these.
Avatar f tn i Been Really sick With Flu for 4 Days Now i Been coughing too much that My Belly hurts now!!! Is this Bad For my Baby!?
Avatar f tn I had the flu and didn't take anything for it just rest and lots of fluid. I did chew those halls for cough because I had a really bad one I was 6 weeks .
Avatar f tn I m 20 weeks and I have flu. My doctor gave me pills penicilin,what do you think mommys?? :( I m very scared for my baby,not for me ....what do you think about being sick in pregnancy,can it harm my baby?
Avatar f tn the first time was in 2004 just thought I was having a bad headache for a couple weeks and some kind of flu bug or something. But in 2006 it was much worse and lasted for almost a month and found out about the hemorrhaging and some doctors consider and avm hemorrhaging a stroke and some don't. Its weird....lol. Let me know if I can be of any help toyou.
1472535 tn?1287684045 I went to see the psychiatrist who has given me 15mg mirtzapine to be taken 30 mins before bed time Then for the 1st week to take 20mg of Prozac and then if need be up the dose of mirtzapine if I need to to 30 mg each night I took my first dose last night and have slept most of the day and feel like I have flu type symptoms I can put up with this if its short term as it has helped my anxiety Could anyone advise please or has had a similiar experience :)
6576704 tn?1383187473 ve super sick since yesterday went in to the er tonight and was told i have the h1n1 infuenza they told me i have to be put on medication wich is tamiflu but i am so scared for my baby I'm am 31 weeks pregnant and have two other kids has anyone experience this while pregnant and took that medication was it safe for baby?
Avatar n tn Hi, generally physician decides dose and duration of drug on severity of symptoms and body weigt. you need to ask your doctor for clarification. Bye.