Oseltamivir is the only effective treatment for influenza. A few uses we may not remember Review article

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Adam J. Sybilski

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Oseltamivir, a neuraminidase inhibitor, is the only effective and safe drug against influenza A and B viruses. The use of oseltamivir that we should not forget about is: pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, premature infants, caregivers of small infants, under 6 months of age and prophylactic use.

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Sybilski , A. J. (2023). Oseltamivir is the only effective treatment for influenza. A few uses we may not remember. Medycyna Faktow (J EBM), 16(3(60), 302-304. https://doi.org/10.24292/01.MF.0323.03
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