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Tamiflu: Influenza
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Tamiflu is designed to be effective against all A and B strains of influenza. The CDC reported Friday that there are three primary viral types circulating in the U.S. this year -- two A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) and numerous B strains. The A strain H3N2 is the predominant virus for the season overall, and is typically associated with more severe illness.
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"Over the last year we've been looking at a variety of data and undertaken additional studies that so far have shown no causality between Tamiflu and these events," Roche product director David Reddy said in an interview Tuesday. "In fact, the data increasingly points to the role of influenza in these events."
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Tamiflu is prescribed to you for treating or preventing influenza. Influenza is an infection caused by the influenza virus. The signs (Symptoms) of influenza include the sudden onset of fever (>37.8 C), cough, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, muscle aches, and often extreme fatigue. These symptoms may ... be caused by infections other than influenza. True influenza infection only occurs during annual outbreaks (epidemics) at times when influenza viruses are spreading in the local community. Outside of the epidemic period, these symptoms will mainly be caused by a different type of infection or illness.
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The safety and efficacy of Tamiflu for treating influenza in children under one year of age has not been established. In addition, the safety and efficacy of Tamiflu for preventing influenza in children aged 12 years and under has not been established.
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Tamiflu belongs to a group of medicines called neuraminidase inhibitors. These medicines prevent the influenza virus from spreading throughout the body. By attacking the virus at its source, rather that masking the symptoms, Tamiflu can help you get back to being healthy fast.
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You may take Tamiflu with or without food. However, when taken with food, your tolerability to Tamiflu may be enhanced. The recommended oral dose of Tamiflu is 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. You should begin treatment within 2 days of onset of symptoms of influenza.
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