Medications for Flu
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Flu.
Found 8 Approved Drugs for Flu
Oseltamivir
Brand Names
Oseltamavir, Tamiflu
Oseltamivir
Brand Names
Oseltamavir, Tamiflu
Form: Powder, Suspension, For, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: October 27, 1999
Classification: Neuraminidase Inhibitor
Oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension is an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) indicated for: Treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza A and B in patients 2 weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. Prophylaxis of Influenza Oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension is indicated for the prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients 1 year and older. Limitations of Use Oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension is not a substitute for early influenza vaccination on an annual basis as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Influenza viruses change over time. Emergence of resistance substitutions could decrease drug effectiveness. Other factors (for example, changes in viral virulence) might also diminish clinical benefit of antiviral drugs. Prescribers should consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension [see Microbiology (1. Treatment of Influenza Oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated illness due to influenza A and B infection in patients 2 weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours.
Relenza
Generic Name
Zanamivir
Relenza
Generic Name
Zanamivir
Form: Powder
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation)
FDA approval date: September 22, 1999
Classification: Neuraminidase Inhibitor
RELENZA, an influenza virus neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI), is indicated for: Treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza type A and B infections in patients aged 7 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.
Rapivab
Generic Name
Peramivir
Rapivab
Generic Name
Peramivir
Form: Solution
Method of administration: Intravenous
FDA approval date: December 20, 2014
RAPIVAB is indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 6 months and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days. RAPIVAB is an influenza virus neuraminidase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 6 months and older who have been symptomatic for no more than two days. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Efficacy based on clinical trials in which the predominant influenza virus type was influenza A; a limited number of subjects infected with influenza B virus were enrolled. ( 1 ) Consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use. ( 1 ) Efficacy could not be established in patients with serious influenza requiring hospitalization. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use : Efficacy of RAPIVAB is based on clinical trials of naturally occurring influenza in which the predominant influenza infections were influenza A virus; a limited number of subjects infected with influenza B virus were enrolled. Influenza viruses change over time. Emergence of resistance substitutions could decrease drug effectiveness. Other factors (for example, changes in viral virulence) might also diminish clinical benefit of antiviral drugs. Prescribers should consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use RAPIVAB [see Microbiology (1.
Xofluza
Generic Name
Baloxavir Marboxil
Xofluza
Generic Name
Baloxavir Marboxil
Form: Tablet, Granule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: October 24, 2018
Classification: Polymerase Acidic Endonuclease Inhibitor
XOFLUZA is an influenza virus polymerase acidic (PA) endonuclease inhibitor indicated for: Treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours and who are: - otherwise healthy adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older, OR - adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who are at high risk of developing influenza-related complications.
Trimethoprim
Brand Names
Sulfamethox-TMP, Sulfatrim, Sulfamethoxazole, Bactrim, Sulfameth
Trimethoprim
Brand Names
Sulfamethox-TMP, Sulfatrim, Sulfamethoxazole, Bactrim, Sulfameth
Form: Injection, Tablet, Suspension, Solution
Method of administration: Oral, Intravenous, Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: July 01, 1983
Classification: Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor Antibacterial
Urinary Tract Infections Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection is indicated in the treatment of severe or complicated urinary tract infections in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris when oral administration of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection is not feasible and when the organism is not susceptible to single-agent antibacterials effective in the urinary tract. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection and other antibacterial drugs, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to empiric selection of therapy. Although appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed, therapy may be started while awaiting the results of these studies. Shigellosis Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection is indicated in the treatment of enteritis caused by susceptible strains of Shigella flexneri and Shigella sonnei in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older. Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection is a combination of sulfamethoxazole, a sulfonamide antimicrobial, and trimethoprim, a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor antibacterial, indicated in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older for treatment of infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria. Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia. Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection is indicated in the treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older.
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