OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE

Antiviral (Influenza)

Brand names: Oseltamivir Phosphate

Oral

12.1 Mechanism of Action Oseltamivir is an antiviral drug with activity against influenza virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ].

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension is an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) indicated for: Treatment of acute

Contraindications

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• and erythema multiforme [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with known serious hypersensitivity to oseltamivir or any of the components of oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension ( 4 )

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme: Discontinue oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension and initiate appropriate treatment if allergic-like reactions occur or are suspected
1 ) Neuropsychiatric events: Patients with influenza, including those receiving oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension, particularly pediatric patients, may be at an increased risk of confusion or abnormal behavior early in their illness
1 Serious Skin/Hypersensitivity Reactions Cases of anaphylaxis and serious skin reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and erythema multiforme have been reported in postmarketing experience with oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension
The use of oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension [see Contraindications (4) and Adverse Reactions (6

8 documented side effects by frequency

Vomiting

>10%

Nausea

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Rash

0.1-1%

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1 available comparisons

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral