Relenza is a prescription drug used for preventing and treating the flu virus. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of this medicine, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to use it.
Some of the most common Relenza side effects include dizziness, fever, and joint pain. This part of the eMedTV library lists other common side effects of the drug, as well as some of the potentially serious side effects that may require medical care.
Relenza is used for the prevention and treatment of the flu virus. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses Relenza uses in more detail, including information on how it works and whether the medication is approved for use in children.
For treating or preventing the flu, the recommended Relenza dosage will depend on several factors. This eMedTV page describes these factors that will affect a person's dosage and provides tips for when and how to use this inhaled medication.
Some inhalers and the intranasal flu vaccine can cause negative interactions when used with Relenza. This eMedTV page describes the problems that these Relenza drug interactions may cause and provides some tips to prevent them.
Relenza may cause allergic reactions and can make some breathing problems worse. This part of the eMedTV archives describes other complications that may occur with Relenza. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included.
Breathing problems could occur with a Relenza (zanamivir) overdose. However, as this eMedTV page explains, there have been no reported cases of Relenza overdose. This page covers some of the problems that could occur and possible treatment options.
Animal studies suggest that Relenza (zanamivir) may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment contains more information on Relenza and pregnancy, and describes the problems that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
This eMedTV Web page explains that although it is not known if Relenza (zanamivir) passes through breast milk in humans, it does pass through breast milk in rats. This page also explains what to do if you are taking Relenza and breastfeeding.
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.
