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Antimicrobials
Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir

N/A
Good (70 to 90%)
~$25/course

Spectrum of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity
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Dosing

General Information

Treatment or prophylaxis of influenza

  • Signs/symptoms of unusual behavior including self-injury, confusion and/or delirium

  • Renal function

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Headache

  • Neuropsychiatric effects (e.g. confusion, delirium, hallucinations, self-injury)

  • Absorption: Well absorbed
  • Distribution: 23-26 L
  • Protein Binding, Plasma: 42%
  • Metabolism: Hepatic (90%)
  • Bioavailability: 75%
  • Half-Life: 1-3 hours
  • Excretion: Urine (>99% as oseltamivir carboxylate)