How Do Influenza Antivirals Work?: Detailed Datasheet

• How They Work
  • HOW DO INFLUENZA ANTIVIRALS WORK?
• Uses
  • HOW ARE INFLUENZA ANTIVIRALS USED?
• Side Effects
  • WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF INFLUENZA ANTIVIRALS?
• Drug Names
  • WHAT ARE NAMES OF INFLUENZA ANTIVIRALS?

Influenza antivirals are drugs that inhibit the activity of the influenza virus.

Antivirals target the influenza virus by either inhibiting their replication or preventing their release from host cells. As a result, the virus fails to cause an infection in the host.

Influenza antivirals are used for treating:

• Swine flu
• Infection caused by influenza type A and B viruses

Some of the side effects of influenza antivirals include:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Insomnia
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Vomiting
• Protein in the urine
• Rash
• Allergic reactions
• Abnormal behavior
• Hallucinations
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Anemia
• Confusion
• Irregular heart rate
• Delirium
• Seizures

The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.

Generic and brand names of influenza antivirals include:

• Amantadine
• Baloxavir marboxil
• Flumadine
• Gocovri
• Oseltamivir
• Osmolex ER
• Peramivir
• Rapivab
• Relenza
• Rimantadine
• Tamiflu
• Xofluza
• Zanamivir