Symptom Finder - Treatment of Influenza
INFLUENZA
1. Amantadine (Symmetrel): 200 mg daily for 4–7 days for Influenza A.
2. Zanamivir (Relenza): 2 inhalations (10 mg) bid for 5 days or Oseltamivir (Tamiflu): 75 mg bid × 5 days.
3. Prophylaxis:
a. Yearly influenza virus vaccine for people at high risk for pulmonary or cardiovascular disease.
b. Zanamivir (Relenza) as prescribed above or use oseltamivir (Tamiflu): 75 mg daily × 10 days.
1. Amantadine (Symmetrel): 200 mg daily for 4–7 days for Influenza A.
2. Zanamivir (Relenza): 2 inhalations (10 mg) bid for 5 days or Oseltamivir (Tamiflu): 75 mg bid × 5 days.
3. Prophylaxis:
a. Yearly influenza virus vaccine for people at high risk for pulmonary or cardiovascular disease.
b. Zanamivir (Relenza) as prescribed above or use oseltamivir (Tamiflu): 75 mg daily × 10 days.
