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United States Prices | Other CountriesTamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is the most widely prescribed antiviral flu medicine and for good reason too—it lessens the duration and the symptoms of the flu virus by as much as one-third. During the clinical trials adults who took Tamiflu to treat their symptoms recovered 30% faster than those who did not. Additionally children who took Tamiflu recovered 26% faster as opposed to children who did not. The best method of prevention is still getting a flu-shot, however those only protect you against specific strains. Tamiflu will lessen both the symptoms and the duration of the flu no matter what strain you become infected with, and it is also safe to take Tamiflu even if you have already received a flu-vaccination.
Tamiflu works as a neuraminidase inhibitor. Neuraminidase is a protein that inhabits the cells of the flu virus—helping it to rupture the walls of the cells so it can infect other cells and continue to duplicate itself in the system. When this neuraminidase protein is disabled, the virus is unable to break the wall of the cell and spread the infection—and ultimately the virus dies.
Only take Tamiflu as directed by your physician. Tamiflu comes in both the pill form and in a liquid form for children. You can take Tamiflu on an empty stomach but it is recommended that you take it after a meal. Tamiflu is only effective if taken within 48-hours of contracting the flu virus, or if taken before contracting the flu virus.
The Avian flu virus is a strain of influenza that is primarily found in birds. Most often it lives in their intestines and is harmless, but sometimes it can cause the birds to become very ill and even die. It is possible for humans to contract the Avian Flu either by coming into contact with infected excrement or by eating infected poultry. The World Health Organization has already announced that Tamiflu is the preferred drug to treat Avian Flu should a pandemic outbreak occur. Tests that were conducted showed that Tamiflu was just as effective in treating the forms of Avian Flu as they were in treating human flu viruses. Currently physicians in Asia are treating patients who suffer from the Avian Flu with Tamiflu. As more efforts continue in the medical community to work towards a cure, Tamiflu stands alone as the one drug that offers any sort of fighting chance should a potential outbreak and pandemic of the Avian Flu virus ever occur.
Like any prescription medication there are some side effects which can occur when taking Tamiflu. Always make sure to tell your doctor about any and ALL drugs that you are currently taking including those that are over-the-counter, to avoid any interactions.
While Tamiflu will work great for most people, each person has a unique medical situation. Always talk to your doctor and make sure to ask them any questions that you may have regarding whether or not Tamiflu is right for you. Tamiflu may not be right for all people, including:
1-28-2008-“Tamiflu Efficient, Effective in Treating Avian Flu”
According to the WHO (the World Health Organization) the strain of the Avian Flu HN51 virus has killed more than 223 people to-date out of 357 known infections. As more research is being conducted in the battle to eliminate the Avian Flu, so far the WHO still confidentially endorses the usage and stockpiling of Tamiflu to fight against a potential outbreak and pandemic of the HN51 virus. Dr. Frederick Hayden, a WHO expert, reported that 90% of infected patients who were not treated with Tamiflu died, comparatively when patients did take Tamiflu they survived 50% of the time. “This is a very substantial improvement in survival, which is clinically important but still incomplete," said Hayden.
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