What is Zanamivir used for?

This medication is an antiviral agent and neuraminidase inhibitor, prescribed for the prevention and treatment of flu. It suppresses the activity of the neuraminidase enzyme, which is responsible for the spread of the virus from an infected cell.

What pharmaceutical form is Zanamivir available in?

Zanamivir: Oplossing voor infusie (Intraveneus gebruik)

What are the side effects of Zanamivir?

Body as a whole - Swelling of the face and tongue regions, allergic reactions, fever, chills, lack of appetite, running nose, irritation in the nose region, sore throat and joint pain. Skin - Blistering of the skin, skin rashes and itching. Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea. Central Nervous System - Headache, sudden confusion state, nightmares and unusual behavior. Respiratory - Nasal signs and symptoms, nasal inflammation, bronchitis, cough, sin

Can Zanamivir be used during pregnancy?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney, liver, lung disease, asthma, bronchitis or other breathing problems, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may develop with serious life threatening breathing problem, wheezing problem, severe allergic reactions; if it is so stop the medication immediately. Patient may develop with suicidal thoughts or unusual behavior, watch them carefully. Avoid vaccination during the treatment. • It may cause dizziness, do not driv

What precautions should be taken with Zanamivir?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney, liver, lung disease, asthma, bronchitis or other breathing problems, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may develop with serious life threatening breathing problem, wheezing problem, severe allergic reactions; if it is so stop the medication immediately. Patient may develop with suicidal thoughts or unusual behavior, watch them carefully. Avoid vaccination during the treatment. • It may cause dizziness, do not driv

Who manufactures Zanamivir?

GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited (NL)

What ATC class does Zanamivir belong to?

Zanamivir: ATC J05AH01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Zanamivir

Oplossing voor infusie

INN: ZANAMIVIR X-WATER

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Form

Oplossing voor infusie

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Route

Intraveneus gebruik

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