Zuviflu Information

Zuviflu is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Flu.

The correct dosage of Zuviflu depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Zuviflu side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zuviflu go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zuviflu is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zuviflu related warnings talks about Zuviflu's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Zuviflu can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zuviflu in conditions like HIV/AIDS, Agammaglobulinemia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zuviflu are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Zuviflu may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zuviflu is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Zuviflu Benefits & Uses
Zuviflu Dosage & How to Take
Zuviflu Side Effects
Zuviflu Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zuviflu with Other Drugs
Zuviflu Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zuviflu
Zuviflu Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zuviflu Benefits & Uses

Zuviflu is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Zuviflu Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zuviflu Related Warnings

Is the use of Zuviflu safe for pregnant women?

Zuviflu rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Zuviflu safe during breastfeeding?

Zuviflu may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Zuviflu on the Kidneys?

Zuviflu does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zuviflu on the Liver?

Zuviflu is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zuviflu on the Heart?

You can take Zuviflu without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zuviflu with Other Drugs

Zuviflu should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Zuviflu Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zuviflu unless your doctor advises you to do so -

HIV/AIDS
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Zuviflu

Is this Zuviflu habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Zuviflu.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zuviflu since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zuviflu is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Zuviflu in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Zuviflu Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zuviflu

Taking Zuviflu with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zuviflu

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zuviflu and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Fluzone quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1428,1432

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