OSELTAMIVIR (AKA TAMIFLU). WHAT IS IT? Tamiflu is a drug used to treat the flu (influenza A and B, as well as swine influenza A). Chemical formula C 16.

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OSELTAMIVIR (AKA TAMIFLU)

WHAT IS IT? Tamiflu is a drug used to treat the flu (influenza A and B, as well as swine influenza A). Chemical formula C 16 H 28 N 2 O 4

WHAT DOES IT DO? Attacks the flu virus at its source. In a clinical trial, Tamiflu helped patients recover 30% faster when taken within 48 hours of their first flu symptoms.

SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE… Confusion Shaking Problems with speech Halleucinations Strange behavior It is not known if Oseltamivir was the exact cause of the symptoms. Occurs most often in children.

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? Dr. Palaldoken (our advisor) worked on developing Tamiflu. 4.2 million units were sold in the first quarter of It will help you feel better if you don’t get a flu vaccination