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what were the only two known antivirals effective for the treatment of swine flu?

by Lucienne Hagenes Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Oseltamivir
Oseltamivir
Following oral administration of OP, oseltamivir is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and converted by hepatic esterases into the active metabolite OC, giving an absolute bioavailability of ∼80%.
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and zanamivir
are the two drugs that are confirmed for its present usefulness in treatment of classical H1N1 influenza virus infection. Oseltamivir, an oral antiviral drug, is presently recommended for treatment of swine flu.

What treatments were used for the swine flu?

TreatmentOseltamivir (Tamiflu)Zanamivir (Relenza)Peramivir (Rapivab)Baloxavir (Xofluza)

Was there a treatment for swine flu in 2009?

Are there medicines to treat 2009 H1N1? Yes. There are drugs your doctor may prescribe for treating both seasonal and 2009 H1N1 called “antiviral drugs.” These drugs can make you better faster and may also prevent serious complications.

Which antiviral agent is most effective against influenza A virus?

U.S. Food and Drug Administration website; 2019). In this clinical trial of early initiation of antiviral treatment for uncomplicated influenza in high-risk patients, baloxavir was superior to placebo and had similar overall efficacy to oseltamivir in the time to alleviation of symptoms.

Which of the following antiviral agents is effective as treatment for H 1 and 1?

Laboratory testing has found the H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) virus susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. Other antiviral agents (eg, amantadine, rimantadine) are not recommended because of recent resistance to other influenza strains documented over the past several years.

Was there a vaccine for the swine flu in 2009?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of one dose of vaccine against 2009 H1N1 influenza virus for persons 10 years of age and older. For children who are 6 months through 9 years of age, two doses of the vaccine are recommended. These two doses should be separated by 4 weeks.

Was there a vaccine for the H1N1 virus?

Descriptions. Influenza virus vaccine, H1N1 is used to prevent infection caused by the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. It is also known as a "flu shot".

When are antiviral treatments most effective?

The benefits of antiviral treatment are likely to be greatest if treatment is started as soon as possible after illness onset, and evidence for benefit is strongest in studies in which treatment was started within 48 hours of illness onset.

What are the antiviral drugs for Covid?

Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that can be taken at home to help keep high-risk patients from getting so sick that they need to be hospitalized. So, if you test positive for the coronavirus and a health care provider writes you a prescription, you can take pills at home and lower your risk of going to the hospital.

What is the antiviral drug ribavirin?

Producing a broad-spectrum activity against several RNA and DNA viruses, Ribavirin is a synthetic guanosine nucleoside and antiviral agent that interferes with the synthesis of viral mRNA. It is primarily indicated for use in treating hepatitis C and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

Which of the following antiviral agents is effective as treatment for H1N1 quizlet?

Oseltamivir is the only antiviral agent that has been shown to be effective in treating H1N1 and avian flu.

What are the types of antiviral agents?

Types of Antiviral agentsadamantane antivirals.antiviral boosters.antiviral combinations.antiviral interferons.chemokine receptor antagonist.integrase strand transfer inhibitor.miscellaneous antivirals.neuraminidase inhibitors.More items...

How many antiviral drugs are there?

The development of antiviral drugs is a very complex process. Currently, around 50 drugs have been approved for human use against viruses such as HSV, HIV-1, the cytomegalo virus, the influenza virus, HBV and HCV.

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