Zanamivir Information

Treatment list for Flu: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Flu includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

* Rest
* Fluids
* Antibiotics - not for the flu itself, but either treating or preventing secondary bacterial infections and other complication of flu.
* Symptomatic relief: various medications help in the headache and other symptoms of flu:
o Analgesics
o Aspirin - but not for children or teenagers, because of the association with Reye's syndrome.
o Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
o Paracetamol
* Antiviral medications
o Tamiflu® (oseltamivir)
o Relenza® (zanamivir)
o Flumadine® (rimantadine)
o Symmetrel® (amantadine)

You can find more information on Zanamivir by going to http://www.drugdelivery.ca/s33713-s-RELENZA.aspx