Tamiflu WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Tamiflu
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is a medication used to treat the flu. It needs to be taken within two days of the start of flu symptoms. It may also be used in the prevention of the flu. It works by attacking the virus in the body, preventing it from spreading. Tamiflu blocks neuraminidase (an enzyme found in the flu virus).1
Fast Facts:
- Tamiflu side effects may include cough, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and headache.2
- Tamiflu should be used with caution in those who suffer from decreased kidney function.3
- Dosage for treatment of the flu is every 12 hours for 5 days. For prevention the dosage is every 24 hours for 10 days.4
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What is Tamiflu?
- RXList: Tamiflu
- Drugs.com: Tamiflu
- FDA.gov: Tamiflu Drug Information
What Are The Uses for Tamiflu?
- DrugDigest: Tamiflu Uses
- UpToDate: Influenza
- Tamiflu: Tamiflu For Flu Prevention
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Tamiflu?
- RXList: Side Effects | Precautions
- Tamiflu: Side Effects
- DrugDigest: Side Effects
What are the Alternatives and Holistic Alternatives to Tamiflu?
- Wikipedia: Zanamivir
- Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Alternative Medicine For The Flu
- NCCAM: Echinacea
Wisdom,Blogs, and Message Boards about Tamiflu
- Schmuckracker: Concerns Over Tamiflu And Relenza
- The Consumerist: Tamiflu and Relenza: Treat Flu, But Might Make You Crazy
- HealthBoards: Tamiflu Messages
- MedHelp: Tamiflu Posts
Clinical Trials for Tamiflu
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Tamiflu Clinical Trial Listings
- CenterWatch: Tamiflu Clinical Trial Search Results
Controversy and Lawsuits about Tamiflu
- MSNBC: FDA panel: Label Should Mention Patients’ Death Was Result of Odd Behavior
- New York Times: F.D.A. Staff Recommends a Warning on Flu Drugs
- Medical News Today: Tamiflu And Relenza Should Have Psychiatric Side Effects Warning
- Bloomberg: Tamiflu, Relenza Side Effects Need Listing, U.S. Says
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Tamiflu
- JAMA: Tamiflu Articles
- PubMed Central: Tamiflu Articles
- Google Scholar: Tamiflu Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: An Introduction to Tamiflu
- ↑ Gold Standard (via DrugDigest): Tamiflu
- ↑ NetDoctor: Tamiflu (oseltamivir)
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Tamiflu
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- Contributor: Emilylapkin
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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