Anviatir Capsule
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Treatment and prevention of influenza in patients aged 1 year and older.
Dosage (summary)
For treatment: Adults and adolescents (13 years and older): 75 mg twice daily for 5 days. Children (1-12 years): Dosing based on weight. For prevention: Adults and adolescents: 75 mg once daily for at least 10 days. Children: Dosing based on weight.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset of action typically occurs within 1-2 days after initiation of therapy; duration of effect lasts for the duration of treatment.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly patients
- Pediatric patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Oseltamivir is excreted in breast milk; caution is advised when administered to nursing mothers.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid may increase oseltamivir levels.
- Live attenuated influenza vaccine may have reduced efficacy when administered concurrently.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to oseltamivir or any component of the formulation.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Instruct patients to start treatment as soon as possible after influenza symptoms appear.
- Advise patients to complete the full course of therapy even if they start to feel better.
- Inform patients about the potential side effects and when to seek medical attention.
Serious warnings
- Neuropsychiatric events have been reported; monitor for unusual behavior, especially in pediatric patients.
- Not a substitute for vaccination; vaccination is recommended for prevention of influenza.
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