Oseltamivir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Tamiflu

Category

• Antiviral

Description

Oseltamivir (Oh-sel-TAM-i-veer)belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Oseltamivir is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the flu virus (influenza A and influenza B). Oseltamivir may reduce flu symptoms (weakness, headache, fever, cough, and sore throat) by 1 day. Oseltamivir has also been shown to prevent influenza infection if you have come into close contact with someone who has the flu.

If you receive the flu vaccine every year, continue to do so.

Oseltamivir is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
• Oral suspension (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Tamiflu

In Canada—

• Tamiflu