AskTried or prescribed Zanamivir? Share your experience.
|
I'm a professional and |
|
| 0 people have tried Zanamivir | 0 people have prescribed Zanamivir |
(za NA mi veer)
U.S. Brand Names
Relenza®
Canadian Brand Names
Relenza®
Mexican Brand Names
Relenza
Pharmacologic Category
Antiviral Agent; Neuraminidase Inhibitor
Reasons not to take this medicine
• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 5 years of age.
• If you have an allergy to zanamivir or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Zanamivir works to injure the virus and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
• For inhaling (puffing) only.
• Begin medicine as soon as possible.
• Take this medicine in the morning and evening for 5 days.
• Take two doses on the first day of treatment if possible. Separate doses by at least 2 hours that first day.
• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 17:29:17.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:25:09.0
Lexi-PALS TM © (1977)-(2007) Lexi-Comp, Inc. All rights reserved.
