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The US is underutilizing a key medication against flu amid one of the worst seasons in decades
13 Jan 2026 19:54 GMT
… infections.
Prescription antiviral medications such as Tamiflu, Relenza, Rapivab and … .
But, doctors are not relying on the drugs as much … patients who received antiviral treatment for the flu was … current recommendations for antiviral treatment.”
So, why is …
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Tamiflu isn’t the only flu treatment available. These other options may fly under the radar – and provide relief
26 Dec 2025 13:13 GMT
… But Xofluza, a one-dose pill, is approved for people 5 … , there are four antiviral drugs recommended by the US Centers … or oseltamivir, Xofluza or baloxavir, Relenza or zanamivir, and Rapivab or … flu treatments, Tamiflu tends to be the go-to flu medication for …
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CDC-Recommended Flu Treatments Tamiflu Xofluza and More Explained
26 Dec 2025 12:36 GMT
… adults is diarrhea.
Relenza is another recommended medication. It is … for five days. The drug is approved for treating … possibilities of combined antiviral treatment, especially for severe flu … doctor your condition, risks, and the availability of medical …
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Merck Makes Big Antiviral Move With $9B Deal to Land Cidara’s Late-Stage Drug for Flu Prevention
14 Nov 2025 23:35 GMT
… of Cidara Therapeutics, a biotechnology company whose lead program brings … could support the pharmaceutical giant’s drug R&D … Roche and Relenza from GSK. In Cidara’s drug, the neuraminidase … quarter of 2026 to assess trial size and powering assumptions, …
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NHS chiefs in Shropshire welcome flu drug rule change
03 Sep 2025 14:01 GMT
… Wrekin.
“These antiviral medicines are recommended for treatment of those at highest … in prescribing regulations will allow doctors and pharmacists to better respond … allow oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) to be prescribed and dispensed …
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Major NHS rule change could see quicker access to flu treatment
02 Sep 2025 14:24 GMT
… tape which has been restricting doctors and pharmacists from treating patients … prescribe other medications but items like seltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) were … respond more rapidly with effective treatment to reduce the risk of …
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Michigan ‘a pretty sick state’ amid surge of ‘super flu,’ COVID cases
06 Jan 2026 19:25 GMT
… at emergency rooms, doctors offices and urgent care … antigenic drift, forcing drugmakers to reformulate each season … treatment-tamiflu-xofluza-relenza-rapivab">Tamiflu and other medications … 47;a>, forcing drugmakers to reformulate each season …
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Relenza side effects and how to manage them
12 May 2025 13:58 GMT
… doctor or pharmacist.
Note: After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug … reaction to Relenza, your doctor may recommend taking a different medication instead.
… side effects or other available treatment options.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis (inflamed …
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Baloxavir trial suggests influenza PEP for household contacts may be effective
24 Apr 2025 23:12 GMT
… trial,” he said.
Baloxavir was FDA approved in 2018 for the treatment … not significant.
Additionally, drug-resistant influenza strains were … vaccination” with antiviral medications used as an adjunct … on COVID-19-related pharmaceuticals.
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Swine Flu: Amid rising cases in India, know symptoms, and treatments
04 Mar 2025 13:47 GMT
… children. As per senior doctors, symptoms in cases of … blue, dizziness or seizures.
Treatment of Swine Flu
According … swine flu, antiviral drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza can help reduce … proactive steps, seeking early treatment, and staying informed, we …