Roche Tamiflu - Complete Anti Viral Drug Information
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Tamiflu oseltamivir phosphate, the miracle drug created by Roche Pharmaceuticals has lately been approved by the Food and Drug Administration U.S.A as a cure for Influenza. It
has been accepted as a treatment of both A and B types of Flu. Although the FDA has warned that Tamiflu Drug is not a substitute for the annual flu vaccine.
Working of Tamiflu-The drug is a neuraminidase inhibitor. These inhibitors treat the cause of influenza infection by inhibiting the critical neuraminidase protein on the surface of the virus. As the flu multiplies, neuraminidase enables
it to move on and infect other host cells (left). When you inhibit neuraminidase (right), the flu can't escape from its host cell, which prevents it from spreading.
TAMIFLU treats flu at its source by attacking the virus that causes the flu, rather than simply masking symptoms.
Who should consider taking TAMIFLU?
Patients aged 1 year and older who have flu symptoms that appeared within the previous day or two. Typical symptoms of flu include sudden onset of fever and chills, cough, muscle pain, headache, fatigue and weakness. Some people also get a stuffy nose and sore throat.
Who should not take TAMIFLU?
You should not take TAMIFLU if you are allergic to oseltamivir phosphate or any other ingredients of TAMIFLU. Before starting treatment, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other medication or have any type of kidney disease.
Common Side Effects of Tamiflu- include nausea, vomiting, headache, and fatigue. Vomiting was reported more often among children
