Zanamivir
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Relenza?
Brand Names: Canada:
Relenza?
Uses
- It is used to stop or treat the flu.
- Zanamivir works to harm the virus and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- For breathing in only.
- Start this drug as soon as you can.
- Take in the morning and evening for 5 days.
- Take 2 doses on the first day of care if you can. Space the doses by at least 2 hours that first day.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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