Olestamivir Medication

• Oseltamivir

Oseltamivir is a prescription drug that is used to treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed description of this medication and its uses. This page also includes information on dosage, strengths, and potential side effects.

• Side Effects of Oseltamivir

Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are common side effects of oseltamivir. This segment of the eMedTV library lists several common and uncommon oseltamivir side effects that can occur in people taking this drug to treat or prevent the flu.

• What Is Oseltamivir Used For?

What is oseltamivir used for? Oseltamivir is used for the treatment and prevention of the flu. This eMedTV Web page describes these uses in detail and explains how this drug may be able to treat more conditions in the future.

• Dosage of Oseltamivir

The recommended starting dosage of oseltamivir is usually 75 mg, twice a day, for five days. This eMedTV Web page talks about the different dosages of this drug and also lists factors (such as age or medical history) that can affect your dosage.

• Drug Interactions With Oseltamivir

There are no known drug interactions with oseltamivir, as this eMedTV article explains. The medication, which is used to treat and prevent the flu, has been studied extensively in clinical trials and, so far, no interactions have been reported.

• Precautions and Warnings for Oseltamivir

This eMedTV page lists several precautions and warnings for oseltamivir, a drug used to treat and prevent the flu. For example, although it is rare, oseltamivir has been known to cause an allergic reaction or serious skin reaction in some people.