USES OF FLUVIR

• Treatment of Influenza (flu)

BENEFITS OF FLUVIR

In Treatment of Influenza (flu)

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs). It is often called the flu. Fluvir helps to prevent the spread of the infection by restricting the movement of infection causing viruses into uninfected parts of the body from the infected ones. Take Fluvir as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUVIR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fluvir

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea

HOW TO USE FLUVIR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Fluvir may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW FLUVIR WORKS

Fluvir is a neuraminidase inhibitor. It inhibits neuraminidase (influenza virus enzyme) that helps the viruses to enter into uninfected cells of the body to cause or spread influenza infection in the body. This is how it works against the virus to treat influenza (flu).

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluvir Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fluvir may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fluvir is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Fluvir does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fluvir should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Fluvir should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvir may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Limited information is available on use of Fluvir in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.