Flu Articles A-Z
Flu treatment, as this eMedTV article explains, generally involves rest, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking pain-relievers. Four new drugs have been approved for flu treatment as well, of which Tamiflu is one.
The flu virus is not only highly contagious; it's also highly changeable, which helps it to spread quickly from person to person. This eMedTV resource explains the history of the flu virus, how it spreads, and the subtypes.
As this eMedTV segment explains, the main way to keep from getting the flu is to get a yearly flu shot. This article gives an overview of how flu shots are made and provides a link to more information. Flue shot is a common misspelling of flu shot.
Dry cough, chills, fever, and sore throat are common symptoms of the flu. This eMedTV selection takes a closer look at flu symptoms, how long they last, and how they compare to cold symptoms. Flue symptoms is a common misspelling of flu symptoms.
Flumadine is a prescription drug that is used for preventing and treating certain types of the flu. This eMedTV resource explains how Flumadine works, describes its effects, and offers general dosing information for the medication.
At this time, it is not known whether it is safe to take Flumadine while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource provides more information about Flumadine and breastfeeding, and explains why the drug is likely to pass through breast milk.
Animal studies suggest that Flumadine may not be safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV article contains more information on Flumadine and pregnancy, and describes the complications that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant rats.
For treating or preventing the flu in adults, the recommended Flumadine dosage is 100 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also lists Flumadine dosing guidelines for children and includes dosing precautions for people with kidney failure or liver disease.
Aspirin, cimetidine, and acetaminophen are medicines that may interact with Flumadine. This part of the eMedTV site provides a list of other drugs that may cause an interaction and describes the potential effects of these Flumadine drug interactions.
This eMedTV Web segment looks at the flu medicine Flumadine. Information discussed includes side effects, warnings, possible drug interactions, and more.
Hallucinations, agitation, and an irregular heart rhythm could occur with a Flumadine overdose. This eMedTV Web page explores other possible effects of an overdose of Flumadine and describes the various treatments that are available.
Some of the most commonly reported Flumadine side effects include nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are minor, some may require medical attention, such as depression, arrhythmia, or seizures.
Flumadine is used for the prevention and treatment of the flu. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses Flumadine uses in more detail and explains whether the medication is approved for use in children or infants.
Flumadine Warnings and Precautions
People with kidney or liver problems may not handle Flumadine as well as others. This eMedTV article lists side effects or complications that may occur with Flumadine. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included.
There is only one strength of generic Flumadine -- Rimantadine 100 mg tablets. This page from the eMedTV archives describes generic Flumadine in more detail, lists its manufacturers, and explains whether it is equivalent to the brand-name version.
At this time, there are no generic Relenza (zanamivir) products licensed for sale. This page from the eMedTV Web site offers information on when a generic version may become available and explains the difference between Relenza and zanamivir.
As this eMedTV page explains, generic Symmetrel (amantadine) is available in the form of tablets, capsules, or syrup. This page lists the strengths that are available for generic Symmetrel and explains why insurance may not cover the brand-name drug.
Generic Tamiflu is currently unavailable. This eMedTV article explains that the medication is protected by a patent until 2016. Once the patent expires, it is expected that a generic form of Tamiflu will become available for sale.
This eMedTV resource describes each influenza pandemic in the 20th century and explains how it differs from a seasonal outbreak of the disease. Namely, an influenza pandemic is defined by the global spread of a new type A subtype among humans.
A pandemic is an infectious disease affecting the majority of the population of a large region. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at what is and isn't a pandemic and provides links to specific pandemics throughout history.