Influenza
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Influenza Treatment: Drugs
Medications used to treat influenza include:
Acetaminophen
Antihistamines
Antiviral medications for influenza:
Oseltamivir
(
Tamiflu
)
Zanamivir
(
Relenza
)
Amantadine
(Symmetrel)
Rimantadine
(
Flumadine
)
Ribavirin
(
Virazole
)
Gancyclovir (
Cytovene
,
Vitrasert
)
Bronchodilators
for
wheezing
Albuterol
Inhaler
Proventil
Inhaler
Ventolin
Inhaler
Cough
suppressants
Dextromethorphan
Decongestants:
Pseudoephedrine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
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Influenza Treatment: Antivirals
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H1N1 influenza
H5N1 influenza
Mononucleosis
Upper respiratory infections
Viral syndrome
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Headache
Muscle aches
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2009
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Influenza References:
Ebell MH, White LL, Casault T. A systematic review of the history and physical examination to diagnose influenza. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2004 Jan-Feb;17(1):1-5.
Jefferson T, Smith S, Demicheli V, Harnden A, Rivetti A, Di Pietrantonj C. Assessment of the efficacy and effectiveness of influenza vaccines in healthy children: systematic review. Lancet. 2005 Feb 26-Mar 4;365(9461):773-80.
Montalto NJ. An office-based approach to influenza: clinical diagnosis and laboratory testing. Am Fam Physician. 2003 Jan 1;67(1):111-8.
