What is zanamivir used for?
Zanamivir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Zanamivir is used in the treatment of the infection caused by the flu virus (influenza A and influenza B). This medicine may also be used to prevent and treat swine influenza A.
Is zanamivir an inhaler?
Zanamivir comes with a plastic inhaler called a Diskhaler (device for inhaling powder) and five Rotadisks (circular foil blister packs each containing four blisters of medication). Zanamivir powder can only be inhaled using the Diskhaler provided.
What is the brand name for zanamivir?
Zanamivir
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Relenza |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| Pregnancy category | AU : B1 |
| Routes of administration | Inhalation, IV |
Is zanamivir antiviral?
Zanamivir, an antiviral agent, is a neuraminidase inhibitor indicated for treatment of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza A and B virus in adults and pediatric patients 7 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.
How do you use diskhaler?
Breathe out fully, then place the Diskhaler® mouthpiece in your mouth, between your teeth. Do not bite the mouthpiece or cover up the air intake holes on the side. Breathe in as steadily and deeply as you can. Then, hold your breath if you can and remove the Diskhaler® from your mouth.
How effective is zanamivir?
Zanamivir protection rates range from 67%–84% in clinical trials of adults and children. Although the influenza vaccine remains the best modality to combat the disease, zanamivir may also assist in decreasing morbidity associated with influenza A and B.
What is the cost of zanamivir?
About Zanamivir The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Relenza is around $65.27, 19% off the average retail price of $81.25.
What class of drug is Relenza?
Relenza is a prescription medicine used as a prophylaxis and to treat the symptoms of influenza. Relenza may be used alone or with other medications. Relenza belongs to a class of drugs called Antivirals, Influenza; Neuraminidase Inhibitors.
Is zanamivir an antiviral?