Antimicrobials
Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir

None
Excellent

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza

  • GI upset common
  • Rare - Stevens Johnson
  • Neuropsychiatric side effects reported

No significant interactions

Antimicrobial class: Antiviral - Neuraminidase inhibitor

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Higher doses (150mg PO BID) have not been shown to be superior but may be considered in critically ill or obese patients.