Recently, influenza has been high
Many parents' circle of friends
They were all brushed by a drug called oseltamivir
Oseltamivir
Why it is so popular with parents
Is it really that magical?
The high incidence of influenza, many citizens regard oseltamivir as a 'miracle drug', resulting in some hospitals and pharmacies once having a shortage of stocks or lack of drugs. Understand that oseltamivir is not actually a panacea.
What is oseltamivir?
Oseltamivir
It is an antiviral drug
Imported called "Duffy"
Domestic products are called "Kewei" and "Meishulun" and so on
Can inhibit the replication of viruses
and further spread in the body
Reduces pathogenicity
It can be used for the treatment and prevention of influenza A and B
Through in vivo metabolism, the metabolites of "oseltamivir" can produce neuraminidase that inhibits influenza viruses, which are generally used in influenza prevention and flu treatment in high-risk groups with close contact with influenza patients or influenza outbreak seasons, which can inhibit the growth of influenza viruses and reduce the spread of viruses.
Oseltamivir can shorten the course of influenza by about 1 day, that is, recover about 1 day earlier than children who do not eat oseltamivir; May reduce the incidence of complications (such as otitis media) and reduce the severity of the disease.
Medication is taken within 48 hours of contact with the patient
"When oseltamivir is used in treatment
The sooner symptoms appear, the better. ”
Ruan Xianmei, a pharmacist at fuzhou First Hospital, introduced
Flu symptoms include
Headache, fever, muscle pain
Fatigue, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, etc
It needs to be enabled on the first or second day (ideally within 36 hours) of symptoms, which can shorten the duration of symptoms. It is used for prevention, and the sooner it is used after contact with other patients, the better the preventive effect. Similarly, it needs to be activated within 48 hours of contact with the patient.
If it has exceeded 48 hours, it generally has little effect and the medication is unlikely to bring benefits. If the condition is severe, the child is hospitalized, or there are risk factors for complications, it can still be considered after more than 48 hours.
Can oseltamivir be used in children?
Oseltamivir
Safe to use
Treatment of influenza A and B in children 1 year of age and older
Prevention of influenza A and B in adolescents aged 13 years and older
Not effective for the common cold
When treating medications
Take twice a day for 5 days
When prophylactic medication is taken
Take once a day for 10 days
The specific dosage is as directed by a physician
And the treatment course needs to be completed
Even if the symptoms improve in the middle
Taking with food can reduce irritation to the stomach
If at any time you forget to take the medicine
Take as soon as possible
But if it is less than 2 hours away from the next dose
Do not make up for it
Take the next dose as normal
Do not use two doses together
It should be noted that oseltamivir is a prescription drug, and only for the flu, it is ineffective against the common cold, ineffective against herpes virus, Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus, human cytomegalovirus and other viruses, and cannot be used indiscriminately or abused.
Will reduce the effectiveness of the flu vaccine
What should I pay attention to when taking preventive medications?
At last
Tuan Tuan still has to remind again
If you are unwell, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible
Follow your doctor's advice and don't use your own medication indiscriminately
Source: Fuzhou Evening News
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