Zanamivir is a prescribed medication that is approved to treat and prevent influenza A and influenza B. This eMedTV Web article explains how the drug works and provides information on possible side effects, general precautions, and dosing tips.
This eMedTV resource explains that if you experience any serious side effects of zanamivir (such as seizures or difficulty breathing), you should contact your doctor right away. This page also outlines some of the more common zanamivir side effects.
Zanamivir is used for the treatment and prevention of type A and type B influenza in adults and children. This eMedTV segment offers more detailed information on zanamivir uses, including how the medication works and how it is used in children.
This eMedTV article discusses the factors that may affect your zanamivir dosage, such as other medications you are taking and whether you are using the drug to treat or prevent the flu. This page also covers some general zanamivir dosing tips.
Drug interactions with zanamivir can occur with other inhalers and the intranasal flu vaccine. This eMedTV resource describes the possible effects of these negative interactions and describes ways to prevent these drug interactions from occurring.
Before using zanamivir, make sure your doctor knows if you have any lung problems, such as asthma. This eMedTV Web page outlines other important precautions and warnings with zanamivir and explains who should avoid using this medicine.
