by Lucie Kerluke
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
These drugs can include oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), peramivir (Rapivab) or baloxavir (Xofluza). These drugs may shorten your illness
illness
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by a day or so and help prevent serious complications.Nov 1, 2021
Medication
Self-care
Nutrition
What is the best medicine for the flu?
There are four FDA-approved antiviral drugs recommended by CDC to treat flu this season.oseltamivir phosphate (available as a generic version or under the trade name Tamiflu®),zanamivir (trade name Relenza®)peramivir (trade name Rapivab®), and.baloxavir marboxil (trade name Xofluza®).
How do you cure the flu quickly?
Here are 12 tips to help you recover more quickly.Stay home. Your body needs time and energy to fight off the flu virus, which means that your daily routine should be put on the backburner. ... Hydrate. ... Sleep as much as possible. ... Ease your breathing. ... Eat healthy foods. ... Add moisture to the air. ... Take OTC medications. ... Try elderberry.More items...
Is Tamiflu over-the-counter?
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is a brand-name prescription drug that treats flu symptoms, such as a stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever or chills, body aches, and fatigue. It may also be used to prevent the flu virus, influenza. Tamiflu is not available over-the-counter.
How effective is Tamiflu?
How effective is Tamiflu? Tamiflu can reduce complications of the flu (such as pneumonia) by 44%, and the risk of hospitalization by 63% when taken in the first 48 hours after contracting the virus, according to the makers of Tamiflu.
13 hours ago
· Oseltamivir and zanamivir are given twice a day for 5 days. Peramivir is given once intravenously by a health care provider and is approved for early treatment of flu in people 2 years and older. Baloxavir is a pill given as a single dose by mouth and is approved for early treatment of flu in people 12 years and older.
14 hours ago
Zanamivir (Relenza) is approved for treating flu in people 7 years and older and for preventing flu in people 5 years and older. Relenza is inhaled through the mouth .
8 hours ago
· It’s not an antiviral medication like those noted above, but the seasonal flu vaccine is available every year and is the best way to prevent becoming ill …
