Friday, August 28, 2009

Are there medicines to treat swine flu?


->Yes. The US CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses.

->Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body.

->If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications.

->For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).

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