The drug "Tamiflu" refers to antiviral agents and is intended for the treatment of influenza. The medicine is in the form of hard gelatin capsules and powder for the manufacture of a suspension. One capsule of the drug contains about 98 milligrams of oseltamivir phosphate, which is the main active ingredient.
The drug "Tamiflu": instructions and pharmacological action
The medication is a prodrug that suppresses the neuraminidase of both types of influenza viruses , which helps prevent the spread of the disease in the respiratory tract. The effect of the drug and its analogues is based on selective inhibition of the neuraminidase enzyme, as well as inhibition of viral replication and growth.
The drug "Tamiflu", reviews of which speak of its effectiveness, reduces the duration of the disease, reduces the severity of its course and reduces the incidence of complications (sinusitis, otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia). Also, the drug does not affect the formation of antibodies after the use of the flu vaccine.
Indications for the use of the drug "Tamiflu"
Reviews of patients who used the medication indicate its effectiveness in the treatment of group A and B flu in adults and children (over one year old). In addition, taking the drug causes a good preventive effect in adolescents and adults who are in the zone of increased risk of infection (weakened state, large groups, school).
Contraindications to the use of the drug "Tamiflu"
Reviews of patients and doctors indicate some prohibitions on the use of the medication. You should not take the medicine with hypersensitivity to its components, with liver failure (permanent hemo- or chronic peritoneal dialysis). It is not recommended to carry out treatment during pregnancy, in early childhood (up to a year), as well as during breastfeeding.
Side effects when using the drug "Tamiflu"
Reviews of people taking the medicine indicate the presence of negative manifestations after using the drug. So, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting may appear.
In addition, coughing, rhinorrhea, or bronchitis may occur on the part of the respiratory system. Side effects include headache, weakness, dizziness. In children, negative manifestations after taking the medicine are observed in the form of nausea, nosebleeds, asthma and vomiting.
Patient reviews indicate that in some cases they had neuropsychiatric disorders and convulsions. However, it should be noted that similar symptoms were observed in flu patients who did not take the medicine.
The drug "Tamiflu": price and analogues
A drug that is effective for the treatment of viral diseases can be freely purchased at the pharmacy. The estimated cost of the medication is about 1100 rubles (capsules 75 milligrams, 10 pieces). Analogues of the drug with a similar effect include Amixin and Arbidol.