What is the recommended dosage of Tamiflu?
What is the recommended dosage of Tamiflu?
The recommended dosage of TAMIFLU for prophylaxis of influenza in adults and adolescents 13 years and older is 75 mg orally once daily (one 75 mg capsule or 12.5 mL of oral suspension once daily) for at least 10 days following close contact with an infected individual and up to 6 weeks during a community outbreak.
When should prophylaxis with Tamiflu be initiated?
Initiate post-exposure prophylaxis with TAMIFLU within 48 hours following close contact with an infected individual. Initiate seasonal prophylaxis with TAMIFLU during a community outbreak.
How do you make Tamiflu for oral suspension?
Prior to dispensing to the patient, constitute TAMIFLU for oral suspension (supplied as powder): Tap the closed bottle containing the supplied TAMIFLU white powder several times to loosen the powder. Measure 55 mL of water in a graduated cylinder. Add the total amount of water for constitution to the bottle.
How long does Tamiflu stay in your system?
In immunocompromised patients, TAMIFLU may be continued for up to 12 weeks [see Use in Specific Populations (8.9)]. The duration of protection lasts for as long as TAMIFLU dosing is continued.
What does Tamiflu do to the body?
Tamiflu blocks the enzyme from working so that the virus copies can’t be released. This means that the virus infection stops spreading around the body, so the infection will get better. Because Tamiflu blocks (or inhibits) the neuraminidase enzyme, so it is called a neuraminidase inhibitor
Is Tamiflu contraindicated in patients with oseltamivir allergy?
Tamiflu is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to oseltamivir or any component of the product. Severe allergic reactions have included anaphylaxis and serious skin reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and erythema multiforme [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
