What is Zanamivir?
Zanamivir is an antivirus medicine that works to block viruses in the body, especially influenza virus A and influenza B. Drugs are often packed under the 19th brand and are prescribed in the form of an inhaler for patients. It is usually used for patients who have recently been exposed to flu or who are already experiencing symptoms of flu -like. Patients taking Zanamivirus can also experience side effects that may include dizziness, breathing problems, swelling and skin outbreaks. The use of this drug is best for the patient for the patient during the first two days of reporting symptoms.
The drug is known as the first commercially developed neuraminidase inhibitor on the market. Naraminidase inhibitors operate by preventing the propagation of influenza virus. These inhibitors had a great success because the influenza virus is unable to mutate and build resistance. Disease centers and prevention estimate that these antiviral drugs are 70 to 90 percent effective in preventing influenza spread. Osentamivir, otherwise known jaKo Tamiflu® is another example of the neuraminidase inhibitor available on the market.
Zanamivir is used in the form of powder and inhaled by the mouth by an inhaler. The doctor prescribes Zanamivirus as soon as they show signs of overload, fever, painful necks or other symptoms of similar flu. After it is inhaled, the drug spread throughout the body and prevents the influenza virus from multiplying and spreading outside the host cell. Zanamivir can be safely prescribed to adults and children aged seven years. In children over five years or more, the drug may be used to prevent the flu, but not to heal as soon as it is closed.
When taking Zanamiviru, patients should follow the instructions for dosage provided by their physicians. Jakypic thumb rule, the patient must inhale two doses every 12 hours over five days to treat the flu. To use a drug to prevent influenza, the patient must inhale two doses every 24 hours over 10up to 28 days. In some cases, patients may experience side effects that may include dizziness, cough and breathing problems. It is recommended that patients with side effects immediately contact their doctor for follow -up.