Antiviral Drugs for Flu

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Antiviral Drugs for Flu

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From the FDA:

Influenza (Flu) Antiviral Drugs and Related Information
https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/ucm100228.htm

Includes:
  • Introduction
    Influenza Vaccine Information
    Use of Antiviral Medications to Treat Influenza
    FDA Approved Drugs for Influenza
    Use of Investigational Drugs for Influenza
    Resources for Drug Product Information
    Drug Shortage Reports
    Contacts for More Information
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Should You Use Antiviral Medications for the Flu?
https://www.verywellhealth.com/antiviral-flu-medications-770608

Antiviral medications are a class of drugs that are typically used to prevent or shorten the duration of the influenza virus. They are considered the second line of defense against the flu.

Five different antiviral medications are currently approved for use in the United States. They include Tamiflu (oseltamivir), Relenza (zanamivir), Rapivab (Peramivir), amantadine, and rimantadine. However, the flu viruses that make people sick are extremely resistant to amantadine and rimantadine, so these two medications are not recommended to prevent or treat influenza at this time. ---CONTINUED---
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What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/antivirals/whatyoushould.htm

Can the flu be treated?

Yes. There are prescription medications called “antiviral drugs” that can be used to treat flu illness.

What are antiviral drugs?

Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid, an inhaled powder, or an intravenous solution) that fight against the flu virus in your body. Antiviral drugs are not sold over-the-counter. You can only get them if you have a prescription from your doctor or health care provider. Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics, which fight against bacterial infections.
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