Antimicrobials
Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir

None
Excellent
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Spectrum of Activity

General Information

Non-hospitalized patients at low risk of complications

Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza

  • GI upset

  • Rare - Stevens Johnson

  • Neuropsychiatric side effects reported

No evidence for 150 mg BID dosing

Used for prophylaxis in specific situations, on the guidance of public health or infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial class: Antiviral - Neuraminidase inhibitor

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Lung penetration: Therapeutic