Tamiflu

Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) has been found to be useful in the treatment of influenza, more commonly called as ‘flu’. This infection is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract, causing cough, fever, headache, vomiting and nausea among others.

Generic Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) should be taken immediately when the symptoms of flu, like blocked or runny nose, chills, fever, sore throat and muscle aches appear. The capsule should be taken with plenty of water. It may be taken with or without food.

Take the medication for the entire period, as prescribed by your health care professional. The symptoms may appear to improve as you take Tamiflu. This should not prompt you to lower the dose or discontinue it. It takes time for the infection to get completely eradicated. If you alter the dose, the infection may just relapse. Hence, take Tamiflu as prescribed by your health care professional to get the desired results.      

It is likely that during your generic Tamiflu use, there may be some minor side effects such as: vomiting, watery stools, headache, nausea, irregular sleep and cough among others.    These side effects should go away in the normal course. But if they do not subside, then inform your health care professional.

In some rare cases, a few serious side effects may occur. Immediately call your doctor for help, when the following side effects occur: 

• Abnormal behavior


• Confused state of mind


• Skin problems such as blistering


• Uneasy breathing


• Lips, face, tongue or throat appears swollen

Before they purchase Tamiflu, users must take the assistance of their health care provider, to know about the other possible side effects of this medication.

Some medications should not be used together with Tamiflu as there may be side effects. Hence, before you order Tamiflu, consult your health care professional if you are presently using any of the medications listed below.

Probenecid,  ampicillin/probenecid, Baraclude (entecavir), Benemid (probenecid), Alimta (pemetrexed),  Colchicine (colchicine/probenecid), influenza virus vaccine (live), trivalent, h1n1 (live), pemetrexed, entecavir and FluMist,  among others.

Tamiflu overdose may lead to vomiting and nausea among others. Immediately call the local poison control center by calling 1-800-222-1222 in the case of a Tamiflu overdose. If the situation demands, then the emergency services on 911 can be called for assistance.

• Physical exercise, dietary changes and stress reduction activities may increase the efficacy of this medication.


• Blood pressure should be checked on a regular basis while on this medication.


• Your health care professional may recommend medical tests to ensure that the medication is having the desired effect.


• If Tamiflu is required to be taken with some other medication, then take the advice of your health care provider before starting the medication.


• Before starting the use of Tamiflu, nursing mothers should seek the advice of their doctors.

The dosage prescribed by your health care professional is the result of a lot of analysis and is determined taking into consideration all the relevant aspects. Missing a dose nullifies or at least pulls back the progress. All the same, if you do miss a Tamiflu dose, ignore it and take the next dose. For the missed Tamiflu dose, take the advice of your health care professional.

Oseltamivir is an antiviral medication and is used to counter the symptoms of influenza.  As compared to common cold, influenza may cause some serious problems. Apart from headaches, cough, rise in body temperature, etc. There may also be symptoms of weakness and loss of energy. Sore throat, diarrhea and vomiting can also occur.  In rare cases, there may be mortality depending on the severity of the infection. These are the yearly occurring influenza problems. However, there have also been flu pandemics affecting a large number of the worldwide population.

Tamiflu has been quite effective in controlling influenza by blocking the actions of the influenza virus.

Your health care professional may sometimes allow Tamiflu to be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide. Hence, users should acquire more information regarding the probable other uses of this medication when they buy Tamiflu from their local pharmacy or drugstore.

It is advisable to store medications carefully and in the manner mentioned in the information provided with the packing. Thus, Tamiflu should be stored in a cool, shaded and dry place, at a room temperature of around 25^oC and away from high temperatures and moisture. This storage will ensure that Tamiflu is kept potent for a long time.

Take the advice of your health care professional if the following parameters apply to you:

• Allergies to any other medications, foods, etc.


• Allergy to oseltamivir or any other allergy


• Any kidney diseases


• Any activity or work which requires alertness


• Excessive alcohol intake