what are the drugs for flu?
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['oseltamivir phosphate (available as a generic version or under the trade name Tamiflu®),', 'zanamivir (trade name Relenza®)', 'peramivir (trade name Rapivab®), and.', 'baloxavir marboxil (trade name Xofluza®).']
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Antiviral drugs are a type of medication used specifically for treating viral infections. They act by killing or preventing the growth of viruses. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza) are two types of antiviral medications used against the flu virus.
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['methotrexate.', 'Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Symptom Relief Plus Vitamin C (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/phenylephrine)']
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['Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol) can work for fevers, headaches, and body aches.', 'Expectorants (i.e. Mucinex), cough suppressants (i.e. Robitussin), vapor rubs (i.e. Vicks), and most cough drops are generally considered safe to help ease a cough.', 'Anesthetic throat lozenges can relieve a sore throat.']
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['Afrin, Dristan, Vicks Sinex (oxymetazoline)', 'Sudafed PE, Suphedrin PE (phenylephrine)', 'Silfedrine, Sudafed, Suphedrin (pseudoephedrine)']
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The drugs used for viral infection are Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) are effective against herpesvirus, including herpes zoster and herpes genitalis. Drugs used for treatment for viral fever are Acetaminophen(Tylenolothers)ibuprofen (Advil,motrin IB others).
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Or at least shorten the time we spend in bed with it. So the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), which helps your body bounce back faster from flu, holds a lot of appeal. Researchers find that taking oseltamivir within 48 hours of symptom onset can shave approximately one day from a typical seven-to-10-day illness.
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Visit the doctor if flu symptoms arise But if you're exposed to the virus and see a doctor early, you might be able to receive a prescription antiviral medication such as Tamiflu. If taken within the first 48 hours of symptoms, an antiviral may shorten the duration of the flu and reduce the severity of symptoms.
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['Paracetamol or Acetaminophen. ... ', 'Ibuprofen. ... ', 'Dextromethorphan. ... ', 'Bromhexine and Guaifenesin. ... ', 'Amoxicillin. ... ', 'Zinc Gluconate. ... ', 'Chlorpheniramine and Hydroxyzine.']
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['doxycycline.', 'Robitussin Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)']
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['Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg - Cough suppressant.', 'Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg - Expectorant.', 'Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg - Nasal decongestant.']
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['Acetaminophen (Tylenol)', 'Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)', 'Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)', 'Loratadine (Claritin)', 'Zinc lozenges.', 'Chloraseptic spray (but a salt water gargle is just as effective, with no risks)']
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Tamiflu (oscltamivir phosphate) is an antiviral medication used to treat flu symptoms caused by influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. Tamiflu may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may be exposed but do not yet have symptoms.
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No. You can still make other people sick even if you're taking antiviral mediations that treat the flu. The CDC recommends four FDA-approved drugs to treat the flu: baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza), oseltamivir (Tamiflu), peramivir (Rapivab), and zanamivir (Relenza). These drugs could shorten the time that you're sick.
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Tamiflu is now the only drug approved to treat the flu in children under age 1, who are at higher risk of developing complications of the flu. Until now, Tamiflu was approved to treat the flu in adults and children ages 1 year and older who have had symptoms for less than two days.
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['Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. ... ', 'Cough medicine. ... ', 'Fever reducers/pain relievers.']
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Antiviral drugs work best when taken within 48 hours of onset of flu symptoms, but they may still offer benefits when taken later. These medications may reduce the duration of flu by one to two days and prevent severe flu complications.