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
Oseltamivir Phosphate 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 A and B in patients 1 year and older. () Limitations of Use :, Not a substitute for annual influenza vaccination. (), Consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use. (), Not recommended for patients with end-stage renal disease not undergoing dialysis. ()

Relenza

Generic Name
Zanamivir

Relenza

Generic Name
Zanamivir
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
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
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
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets 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. Urinary Tract Infections: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris. It is recommended that initial episodes of uncomplicated urinary tract infections be treated with a single effective antibacterial agent rather than the combination. Acute Otitis Media: For the treatment of acute otitis media in pediatric patients due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae when in the judgment of the physician sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim offers some advantage over the use of other antimicrobial agents. To date, there are limited data on the safety of repeated use of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim in pediatric patients under two years of age. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is not indicated for prophylactic or prolonged administration in otitis media at any age. Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults: For the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzaewhen a physician deems that sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim could offer some advantage over the use of a single antimicrobial agent. Shigellosis: For the treatment of enteritis caused by susceptible strains of Shigella flexneri and Shigella sonnei when antibacterial therapy is indicated. Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia: For the treatment of documented Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and for prophylaxis against P. jiroveci pneumonia in individuals who are immunosuppressed and considered to be at an increased risk of developing P. jiroveci pneumonia. Traveler's Diarrhea in Adults: For the treatment of traveler's diarrhea due to susceptible strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli.
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