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

Because the vaccine is not a perfect match for the latest mutated flu strain, Chin-Hong said getting antiviral medication like Tamiflu to infected patients may be especially important this year, even for those who are vaccinated.

From Los Angeles Times

Drugs like Tamiflu work best when started within one to two days after flu symptoms begin, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Healthy high-risk people, such as older individuals, can be prescribed antiviral drugs like Tamiflu if another household member has the flu, Chin-Hong said.

From Los Angeles Times

But a new published case suggests that death may be averted if infected cats are treated early with antiviral medications, such as Tamiflu, or oseltamivir.

From Los Angeles Times

And whether the cats recovered because they were treated with Tamiflu, or whether the medication was incidental and they’d have recovered on their own — from another virus, infection or ailment — isn’t clear.

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