Tamiflu Online Prescription

Tamiflu - Overview

Tamiflu is an antiviral medication indicated for the treatment of influenza in certain patients. Through Push Health, one can request a Tamiflu prescription online and get the medication prescribed to a local pharmacy when appropriate to do so.

How Does Tamiflu Work?

What is Tamiflu and how does Tamiflu work? Tamiflu prescription medication belongs to a class of medications known as influenza neuraminidase inhibitors. Tamiflu is thought to attack the influenza virus that causes the flu as opposed to just masking symptoms. The main Tamiflu ingredient is oseltamivir, an antiviral medication. Tamiflu medication is indicated for the treatment of influenza in patients 1 year and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days and for prophylaxis of influenza in patients 1 year and older which is slightly different than the indications for Xofluza. The efficacy of Tamiflu prescription capsules in people who begin therapy after 48 hours of symptoms is not known. Tamiflu is not an antibiotic but rather an antiviral medication.

Tamiflu - Dosage and Cost

Tamiflu capsules are available in 30mg, 45mg and 75mg doses. Tamiflu, when used in the treatment of influenza, is often prescribed as a twice daily medication for a period of 5 days but the regimen depends on the judgement of the prescribing medical provider. People with kidney problems may require dosing adjustments.

Tamiflu's cost is roughly $5 per Tamiflu 75 mg capsule at many pharmacies but the price of Tamiflu will vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Prescriptions savings coupons are available at times from the manufacturer or other sources. Some insurance plans may also cover the cost of the medication when indicated.

Can I Buy Tamiflu Online?

Tamiflu is a prescription medication in the United States. Push Health can connect people who think they need a Tamiflu prescription with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe the medication to a local pharmacy when appropriate to do so.

Tamiflu - Side Effects

Common side effects that occur from Tamiflu use use include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. Increased confusion and abnormal behavior has been reported, particularly in pediatric patients.

People with a known allergy to the medication should not use it. There is no evidence that the medication has any efficacy on anything except influenza viruses types A and B and it should not be considered a substitute for the influenza vaccination. Because influenza virus patterns change over time, current information needs to be considered when taking the medication.

More Tamiflu Information

• Tamiflu - FDA
• Tamiflu Website