Zanamivir

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza caused by influenza A and B viruses including swing flu. It is inhaled twice a day for five days through Diskhaler

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Chronic bronchitis, asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

History of chronic cough.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Dizziness, irritation of the nose and joint pain. Precipitation and/or exacerbation of bronchospasm. Allergic reactions.

Drug Category/Class

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Neuraminidase Inhibitors
  • Antiinfectives for Systemic Use
  • Direct Acting Antivirals
  • Antivirals for Systemic Use
  • Neuraminidase inhibitors
Prescribed For the prevention and treatment of influenza A and B.
Weight :332.3098
Structure Zanamivir
Generic Drug Zanamivir prescribed For the prevention and treatment of influenza A and B.
Formula

C12H20N4O7

Zanamivir has 1 Brands listed


Z Flu DPI (5 mg)

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