Critically ill patients with pandemic H1N1 influenza probably do not need a higher dose of oseltamivir (Tamiflu), researchers found.
oseltamivirStandard Antiviral Dose Appears Okay for Severe H1N1 (CME/CE)MedPage Today Infectious Disease Tue, 02/16/2010 - 13:10
Critically ill patients with pandemic H1N1 influenza probably do not need a higher dose of oseltamivir (Tamiflu), researchers found. More Oseltamivir Is on the WayMedPage Today Infectious Disease Sun, 12/13/2009 - 10:00
A new supply of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for oral suspension is being shipped to wholesalers and pharmacies, which should ease the current shortage, according to the FDA. Drug-Resistant H1N1 Cluster Seen in VietnamMedPage Today Infectious Disease Wed, 12/09/2009 - 15:40
Researchers in Vietnam have reported a cluster of seven cases of pandemic H1N1 flu that were resistant to the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu). New Review Questions Oseltamivir Data (CME/CE)MedPage Today Infectious Disease Tue, 12/08/2009 - 13:25
There's not enough evidence to conclude that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) has any benefit for the complications of influenza in otherwise healthy patients, according to a Cochrane review. Last Stockpile of Kid-Friendly Vaccine ReleasedMedPage Today Infectious Disease Fri, 10/30/2009 - 13:51
The last available liquid oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for children is being released from the government's strategic national stockpile of anti-flu drugs, the CDC said. Problems Cited with Flu Drug Dosing InformationMedPage Today Infectious Disease Wed, 09/23/2009 - 15:26
The CDC and some physicians are warning pharmacies and parents about potentially confusing dosage information distributed with the flu drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Tags:
New Anti-Flu Drug Matches Oseltamivir (CME/CE)MedPage Today Infectious Disease Mon, 09/14/2009 - 10:48
SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- In a head-to-head trial, an investigational drug to combat influenza was equivalent to oseltamivir (Tamiflu), a researcher said here. Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 Flu Virus Prevalence IncreasingMedPage Today Infectious Disease Mon, 03/02/2009 - 09:00
ATLANTA (MedPage Today) -- More than 12% of H1N1 influenza A infections in the U.S. last season were resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and the prevalence appears to be rising dramatically, according to a team of CDC-led researchers. |