Background: The efficacy and tolerability of the neuraminidase inhibitor zanamivir in the treatment of influenza have been established in an extensive programme of controlled clinical trials.

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Time in hospital was modestly reduced in both intervention groups compared to the control. 2. There was little to no ...

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For example, in a network meta-analysis of mortality that included four trials of oseltamivir, peramivir, or zanamivir (Relenza) for the treatment of severe seasonal influenza, the impact on ...

Four antiviral drugs are available for the prevention and treatment of influenza infections: oseltamivir, zanamivir, rimantadine and amantadine. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are neuraminidase ...

On one hand it seems unlikely, given the rapid advances in our medical knowledge. New drugs, such as zanamivir (Relenza), can inhibit the ability of the flu virus to proliferate by blocking the ...

Peramivir (Rapivab) is given directly in your vein (in an IV). You only need one dose. Zanamivir (Relenza) is breathed in through an inhaler. It's not a good choice if you have breathing issues ...

Oseltamivir and zanamivir are used to treat influenza in patients and can be used in children above two years of age or older. Amantadine and rimantidine have been approved to treat influenza ...

If you are in the higher risk groups, your GP may suggest that you take one of the antiviral medications that are used to treat flu – oseltamavir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza). The drugs must be ...

Professor Mark von Itzstein and his team at Monash designed and synthesized the anti-flu drug zanamivir. It became available in Australia (under the trade name Relenza) in 1999. Research into drug ...