Tamiflu Indications
Tamiflu is indicated for the treatment of viral infections especially
flu viruses. Tamiflu can treat influenza A and influenza B.
Tamiflu can also decrease the ailments that occur together
with flu such as weakness, headache, cough, fever and sore
throat in just the first day of intake.
Tamiflu can also prevent the onset of flu even if you have
been exposed to people who have it.
Tamiflu Warnings
Before deciding to take Tamiflu, tell your doctor if you have
known or unknown allergies to Tamiflu's components as you
may be advised not to take Tamiflu.
Tamiflu has not been tested on pregnant women yet but animals
studies have shown that Tamiflu can cause birth defects on
the animals that were tested. If you are pregnant or planning
to become pregnant, do not take Tamiflu or buy Tamiflu without
first consulting your doctor.
Tamiflu passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers and
it is fairly safe to breast feed an infant provided that you
first discuss with your doctor the risks and odds of breast
feeding.
Before taking Tamiflu, if you have any of the following medical
conditions, it is best that you first inform your doctor about
it as having them may affect the effect of Tamiflu on your
body:
Heart problems
Kidney ailments
Other viral infections aside from Influenza A or Influenza
B.
Lung Problems
Liver diseases
Other serious medical problems that need constant medical
attention
Tamiflu Intake Guidelines
Take Tamiflu as exactly directed by your doctor. Never deviate
from your doctor’s instructions on how to take Tamiflu.
Tamiflu can be taken with or without food as it is not a
stomach irritant. But if Tamiflu is taken with food, the lesser
are the chances of stomach upsets.
Tamiflu can be taken for a minimum of 5 days and the taking
of Tamiflu should not be abruptly ceased even if the patient
begins to feel better. The patient should continue with Tamiflu
until the duration specified by the doctor as this would help
clear out the infection more efficiently.
If you are using the oral suspension of Tamiflu, be sure
to accurately measure the exact doses of Tamiflu through a
dose-measuring cup or spoon to prevent Overdosage. Also make
sure the bottle containing the Tamiflu suspension is shaken
well before use to disperse and mix the contents of Tamiflu
well.
Before you buy Tamiflu, the expiration dates on the Tamiflu
medicine should also first be checked before taking it as
taking an expired medicine may do you more harm than good.
Tamiflu Missed Dose
The effects of Tamiflu can only be fully felt when Tamiflu
is continuously taken at a regular interval. If possible,
it should be ensured that no dose of Tamiflu is missed. However,
if it unavoidable that a dose of Tamiflu is missed, you should
take the dose you missed as soon as you remember provided
that it is not near the time for the next dose. Never take
the missed dose of Tamiflu two hours (or earlier) before the
next dose of Tamiflu. Do not take double doses of Tamiflu.
Tamiflu Side Effects
Taking Tamiflu may entail some unwanted side effects. The
side effects of Tamiflu may range from mild to severe. These
are the side effects associated with Tamiflu:
Cough
Phlegm production
Wheezing
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Stomach upsets
Nosebleed (frequently and most commonly occurring in children)
Itching of eyes
Redness of eyes
Skin flushing
Swelling of eyes and excessive production of tears
Fatigue
Headache
Insomnia
Dizziness
Other side effects of Tamiflu aside from these may also occur
aside from the ones mentioned above and if you experience
any of these side effects and if they become intolerable and
bothersome immediately discontinue use of Tamiflu and ask
your doctor on what to do next.
Tamiflu Drug Reactions
Always inform your doctor of the drugs you are taking, may
they be prescription or non-prescription drugs.
Drugs that may adversely interact with Tamiflu are the drugs
containing Probenecid. Combining Tamiflu and drugs containing
Probenecid may result in higher blood levels for patients.
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