Wednesday, January 3, 2007
A New Site With The Same Mission
This blog site replaces the earlier web version but uses the same feed technology. Our aim is to keep you up to date with news about the spread of Avian Flu' and now the Swine Flu'.
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What Is Swine Flu?
World Health Organisation
Advisory For Tamiflu
What is Tamiflu?
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication. It blocks the actions of viruses in your body. It is used to treat illness due to influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. It is also used to prevent infection with the influenza virus.
You can take Tamiflu if you have influenza confirmed by a doctor after medical consultation or test.
Current MOH guides do not recommend the indiscriminate consumption of Tamiflu without consulting your doctor. Indiscriminate use can lead to Tamiflu resistance. Always consult your doctor.
Who should take Tamiflu?
Before taking Tamiflu, tell your doctor if you have:
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Any other chronic or serious illness
You may not be able to take Tamiflu, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
It is not known whether Tamiflu will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Tamiflu passes into breast milk. It is also not known whether is will harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
The safety and effectiveness of Tamiflu have not been established for children younger than 18 years of age in the treatment of the influenza virus and in children younger than
13 years of age for the prevention of infection with the influenza virus.
How should I take Tamiflu?
Take Tamiflu exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each capsule with a full glass of water.
Tamiflu can be taken with or without food. Taking with food may decrease stomach upset. It is usually taken twice a day for 5 days. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Treatment with Tamiflu should begin as soon as possible from the first appearance of flu symptoms.
Take all of the Tamiflu that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better.
Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Vaccination is the MOST important step in Influenza prevention.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, then continue to take Tamiflu at the usual times.
However, if you don’t remember the missed dose until it is almost time for your nest dose (within 2 hours), skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled doses at the usual times. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of an overdose include nausea and vomiting.
What I should avoid while taking Tamiflu?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking Tamiflu unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of Tamiflu?
Stop taking Tamiflu and seek emergency medical attention if you have experience allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience:
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Insomnia
Cough or other respiratory symptoms
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Tamiflu?
No other drugs have been reported to interact significantly with Tamiflu. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines with Tamiflu.
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication. It blocks the actions of viruses in your body. It is used to treat illness due to influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. It is also used to prevent infection with the influenza virus.
You can take Tamiflu if you have influenza confirmed by a doctor after medical consultation or test.
Current MOH guides do not recommend the indiscriminate consumption of Tamiflu without consulting your doctor. Indiscriminate use can lead to Tamiflu resistance. Always consult your doctor.
Who should take Tamiflu?
Before taking Tamiflu, tell your doctor if you have:
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Any other chronic or serious illness
You may not be able to take Tamiflu, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
It is not known whether Tamiflu will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Tamiflu passes into breast milk. It is also not known whether is will harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
The safety and effectiveness of Tamiflu have not been established for children younger than 18 years of age in the treatment of the influenza virus and in children younger than
13 years of age for the prevention of infection with the influenza virus.
How should I take Tamiflu?
Take Tamiflu exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each capsule with a full glass of water.
Tamiflu can be taken with or without food. Taking with food may decrease stomach upset. It is usually taken twice a day for 5 days. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Treatment with Tamiflu should begin as soon as possible from the first appearance of flu symptoms.
Take all of the Tamiflu that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better.
Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Vaccination is the MOST important step in Influenza prevention.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, then continue to take Tamiflu at the usual times.
However, if you don’t remember the missed dose until it is almost time for your nest dose (within 2 hours), skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled doses at the usual times. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of an overdose include nausea and vomiting.
What I should avoid while taking Tamiflu?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking Tamiflu unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of Tamiflu?
Stop taking Tamiflu and seek emergency medical attention if you have experience allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience:
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Insomnia
Cough or other respiratory symptoms
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Tamiflu?
No other drugs have been reported to interact significantly with Tamiflu. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines with Tamiflu.
