zanamavir

za·na·ma·vir

(zə-nä′mə-vîr′)

A neuraminidase inhibitor used to treat influenza.

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influenza

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(33) Oseltamivir and Zanamavir remain effective against most strains, but resistance is rising.

The continued rise of respiratory viruses

Among the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) viruses, the 87 tested for resistance to oseltamivir were 100% sensitive, and the 33 tested for resistance to zanamavir were 100% sensitive.

Update: influenza activity--United States, October 3, 2010-February 5, 2011

We are definitely going to produce, and are producing already, zanamavir as an alternative.

The Tamiflu manufacturing controversy

Two antiviral medications, oseltamivir and Zanamavir, would probably work to treat flu caused by the H5N1 virus, though studies still need to be done to prove that they would be effective.

Bird Flu

Susceptibility testing continues for zanamavir (Relenza).

CDC alerts health providers to watch for avian influenza; no cases here yet

Two other antiviral medications, oseltamivir and zanamavir, would probably work to treat influenza caused by H5N1 virus, but additional studies are needed to demonstrate their current and ongoing effectiveness.

Questions and answers on bird flu from the CDC

Testing for susceptibility of the H5N1 isolates to the neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir has demonstrated the sensitivity of these viruses to the drug; testing to determine susceptibility to the neuraminidase inhibitor zanamavir is under way.

Outbreaks of avian influenza A (H5N1) in Asia and interim recommendations for evaluation and reporting of suspected cases--United States, 2004

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