Question 1

what is another medicine similar to tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Relenza (zanamivir): Is another antiviral on the market.  But the best treatment for the flu is to not get it.  Get a flu shot and  which antiviral to use won't be as much as an issue.  When there are flu epidemics the antiviral can be in short supply and reserved for special patient populations.  Get a flu shot.

Question 2

is tamiflu (oseltamivir) a good drug to prevent the flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no drug to prevent flu completely, even the vaccine. They decrease the severity of symptoms such body aches, malaise etc. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) helps better if you administer it atleast 48 hrs before the symptom onset. So if someone around you is sick, start taking it. The sooner the better. If you are pregnant,  talk to your doctor first whether to take it or not coz there are conflicting data.

Question 3

my daughter had a rash before she started her medicine, tamiflu (oseltamivir) and azitthromycin. she had the rash when she had a fever.

Accepted Answer

Rash: The possible causes of rashes in children
whether raised, flat, lacy, pimply, oozing or dry, a rash on a child can cause alarm. However, rashes are a fairly common. The most common causes include: viral infections, bacterial infections, medications, and allergic reactions.

Question 4

when should you take  tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

At symptom start: Tamiflu is for treating people 1 year and older with influenza (flu) whose symptoms started within the last two days. Tamiflu can also reduce the chance of getting the flu. Tamiflu is not a substitute for an annual flu vaccination. It is also called oseltamivir, and is a type of anti-viral. Dose is usually 75mg twice a day for 5 days. It should be started at the start of symptoms.

Question 5

can you drink and tmake tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Sick and alcohol: No. One  should not drink alcohol when they are ill, regardless if they are on tamiflu (oseltamivir) or not.

Question 6

could you please describe the mode of action of tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Mechanism: Oseltamivir inhibits the neuraminidase enzyme, which is expressed on the viral surface. The enzyme promotes release of virus from infected cells and facilitates viral movement within the respiratory tract.

Question 7

how is tamiflu (oseltamivir) for the flu?

Accepted Answer

Helps some: This helps some patients if it is started soon enough. It works by decreasing viral reproduction, so if you have had it for more than 2 days, there is not much point in starting.( already well established)

Question 8

do you need a prescription for tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Short answer is yes - don't take "a few pills" from a friend as this medication should be delivered in the right context and your doctor should check to make sure it will be doing more good than harm.

Question 9

oseltamivir is antibiotic or pro biotic ?

Accepted Answer

Neither one: Oseltamivir is an anti-viral drug. It helps treat influenza, but no other infections or diseases of any kind. It is not an antibiotic or probiotic. It cannot help any health problem except influenza. Do not ever take it except with a doctor's advice.

Question 10

can i mix alka seltzer and tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Flu treatment: If you're taking tamiflu (oseltamivir) for an influenza infection, it should be OK to take alka-seltzer for symptom relief. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) targets the virus directly, while alka-seltzer helps with the symptoms. This product contains a combination of sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and citric acid-so some relief from flu like symptoms might be obtained. Good to eat chicken soup, other fluids, and REST to fight off the flu

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