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Title

Influenza

Description

otc exam 2

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Subject

Pharmacology

Level

Undergraduate 4

Created

11/07/2010

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Term

Neuraminidase inhibitors (2)

Definition

oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
zanamivir (Relenza)

Term

oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Definition

prodrug
ages 1+
symptomatic for <2 days
pregnancy category C
75mg

Term

zanamivir (Relenza)

Definition

inhalation
ages 7+ (5+ prophylaxis)
contraindicated w/ lactose allergy
10mg

Term

other agents

Definition

amantadine
rimantadine

Term

amantadine/rimantadine

Definition

not effective against type B
contraindicated w/ pregnancy
lower dose w/ renal problems
ADR: CNS and anticholinergic effects (dry mouth)