Tag: For Respiratory Virus Infections

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Relenza Antivirals, Influenza;  Neuraminidase Inhibitors Description Neuraminidase inhibitor given via oral inhalationUsed for the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza virus A and B infectionWhen used for treatment, most effective when started within 48 hours of symptom onset Indications Indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated acute influenza A…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Flumadine Antivirals, Influenza Description Oral antiviral agentIndicated for prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal influenza A virus infections in patients 17 years and older, and for prophylaxis only in children (1 to 16 years)CDC and IDSA recommend against use due to high resistance Indications Indicated for the treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Rebetol, Ribasphere, RibaPak, Copegus, Virazole, Moderiba Hepatitis B/Hepatitis C Agents;  RSV Agents Description Antiviral; synthetic guanosine analog; active against many DNA and RNA viruses.Used in oral form with interferon alfa, peginterferon alfa, or a direct acting antiviral (DAA) for chronic hepatitis C treatment in adults and certain pediatric…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tamiflu Antivirals, Influenza;  Neuraminidase Inhibitors Description Oral neuraminidase inhibitorUsed for treatment and prevention of uncomplicated infections due to seasonal influenza virus A or BMost effective if initiated early (e.g., within 48 hours of symptom onset or exposure) Indications Indicated for the treatment of acute influenza A virus…