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oseltamivir /osel·tam·i·vir/ (o″sel-tam´ĭ-vir) an inhibitor of viral neuraminidase, used as the phosphate salt in the treatment of influenza.

oseltamivir,

an antiviral.

indication It is used to treat type A influenza.

contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.

adverse effects Adverse effects include fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cough. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, and vomiting.

oseltamivir [o″sel-tam´ĭ-vir]

an inhibitor of viral neuraminidase, used as the phosphate salt in the treatment of influenza.

oseltamivir

Tamiflu^® Infectious disease An antiviral used for acute influenza type A and B Adverse events N&V. See Influenza.

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