Tamiflu

British  

/ ˈtæmɪˌfluː /

noun

1. an oral antiviral drug that attacks the influenza virus and prevents it spreading inside the body

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Example Sentences

The main advantage of Xofluza is it’s a single-dose pill; Tamiflu requires taking two doses for five days.

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Tamiflu can be taken by babies and even infants who are over 2 weeks old.

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Both Xofluza and Tamiflu are made by Genentech.

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Xofluza prevents viral replication, while Tamiflu prevents the virus’s copies from leaving the cell, says Narula.

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Doctors say Tamiflu can cause more side effects, namely nausea and vomiting, while Xofluza’s main side effect is diarrhea.

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