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Oseltamivir

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.

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Oseltamivir

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  1. Oseltamivir (AKA Tamiflu)

  2. What is it? • Tamiflu is a drug used to treat the flu (influenza A and B, as well as swine influenza A). • Chemical formula C16H28N2O4

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Why should you care? • Dr. Palaldoken (our advisor) worked on developing Tamiflu. • 4.2 million units were sold in the first quarter of 2013. • It will help you feel better if you don’t get a flu vaccination 

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