Tamiflu

Faster test reported for detecting fake Tamiflu in fight against counterfeit drugs

harminka — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:35:41 -0500

Chemists in Georgia are reporting development of a fast new method to detect fake Tamiflu, the mainstay medication for preventing and treating bird flu. Tamiflu has become a target for counterfeiters as recent outbreaks of bird flu have increased public demand for supplies of just-in-case antiviral drugs to use in case of an epidemic of the deadly disease.

Tamiflu effective for treatment, prevention of influenza in children

harminka — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:31:26 -0600

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) significantly reduces illness severity and duration in children one year and older, particularly if given within 24 hours of symptom onset, according to new data presented at the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (WISPID) meeting in Bangkok 15-18 November.

Tamiflu survives sewage treatment

harminka — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:33:00 -0500

Swedish researchers have discovered that oseltamivir (Tamiflu); an antiviral drug used to prevent and mitigate influenza infections is not removed or degraded during normal sewage treatment.

Updated bird flu management guidance reinforces Tamiflu as first line treatment

harminka — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:28:44 -0500

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reinforced that Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is the primary recommended antiviral of choice in managing patients infected with H5N1 in updated guidance published on the WHO website today.

Tamiflu use in pandemic to save costs to society

harminka — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:42:29 -0500

Treatment with the oral antiviral Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and prophylaxis for people exposed to infected patients could be one of the most cost-effective strategies for reducing illness and death during an influenza pandemic.

Doctor advises caution over flu drug

harminka — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:23:13 -0500

In this week's BMJ, a senior doctor advises caution over the use of the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu).