Antiflu Oral Suspension

Brand Name Antiflu Oral Suspension
Salt Composition

Oseltamivir (12mg/ml)

Strength 12mg/ml
Product Form Oral Suspension
Pack 1 x 75ml in 1 Bottle
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antiviral

SubCategory

anti-viral

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
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    Medical Description of Antiflu Oral Suspension

    Antiflu12mg/ml Oral Suspension contains Oseltamivir 12mg/ml it is a neuraminidase inhibitor. This Oral Suspension is an antiviral that acts against influenza. This Oral Suspension is primarily used in the treatment and prophylaxis of influenza A and B infection in healthy and immune-compromised


    Antiflu Oral Suspension Uses

    Antiflu12mg/ml Oral Suspension is used to treat children less than 1 year of age and adults who are infected by Influenza A and B. This Oral Suspension is used as an orphan drug in the case of swine flu


    Antiflu Oral Suspension Benefits

    It is an antiviral medication. This Oral Suspension is a neuraminidase inhibitor. This Oral Suspension is used to control and treat Influenza A & B, Swine Flu, Bird Flu. Caution is recommended in the case of children less than 1 year of age


    Antiflu Oral Suspension Indication

    This Oral Suspension is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza, swine flu and Bird flu. Caution is used in children <1 year of age


    Mechanism of action of Antiflu Oral Suspension

    Antiflu 12mg/ml (Oseltamivir 12mg/ml ) Oral Suspension is a neuraminidase inhibitor. Oseltamivir is a potent selective inhibitor of neuraminidase enzymes present in the virus. Neuraminidase is important for viral entry into uninfected cells and for the release of virions from infected cells. Thus Oral Suspension helps control and treat the spread of infection


    How Antiflu Oral Suspension works

    This Oral Suspension is a neuraminidase inhibitor that inhibits the entry and exit of viral particles. Thus, it inhibits the multiplication process of CMV and treats the illness.


    Antiflu Oral Suspension Contraindication

     if you are allergic to Antiflu12mg/ml (Oseltamivir 12mg/ml) Oral Suspension or it its contents

    if you have cardiac dysfunction

    if you have hepatic impairment

    if you have renal impairment

    if you are fructose intolerance

    if you are pregnant

    if you are breastfeeding


    Antiflu Oral Suspension Side Effects

    More common side effects that occur more than 1:10 patients: Abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, Ear disorder, Epistaxis, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo

    Common side effects that occur 1:10 patients: Anemia, Arrhythmia, Confusion, Delirium, Hemorrhagic colitis, Hepatitis, Peritonsillar abscess, Pneumonia, Pseudomembranous colitis, Pyrexia, Rash, Seizure, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Unstable angina, Swelling of face or tongue

    Uncommon side effects that occur in 1:100 patients: Hypothermia, Diaper rash, Dermatitis, Urticaria, Eczema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Erythema multiforme, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Abnormal liver function tests


    FAQs for Antiflu Oral Suspension

      • Is Antiflu 12mg/ml (Oseltamivir 12mg/ml) Oral Suspension safe during pregnancy?

    Antiflu12mg/ml Oral Suspension is not recommended in pregnancy. It causes fetotoxicity and neural tubal defects. Consult your physician.

      • Can Antiflu 12mg/ml Oral Suspension be taken while breastfeeding?

    This Oral Suspension is not recommended for breastfeeding. Consult your physician.

      • Can Antiflu 12mg/ml Oral Suspension be taken while alcohol consumption?

    The interaction is unknown but Fluvir12mg/ml Oral Suspension causes side effects. Thus, consult your physician.

      • Can I take a drive or operate heavy machinery while on Antiflu12mg/ml Oral Suspension?

    Antiflu12mg/ml Oral Suspension causes side effects and instability thus caution is used while driving or operating machinery.


    Precautions and general warning of Antiflu Oral Suspension

    Alcohol

    This Oral Suspension generally causes serious side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Oral Suspension causes serious side effects. For further queries, consult your physician

    Pregnancy

    Antiflu12mg/ml Oral Suspension is not used during pregnancy. This medication causes fetal toxicity and neural tube defects. Thus, consult your physician

    Breast Feeding

    The use of Oral Suspensions during breastfeeding is not recommended as evidence shows less amount of the medication passes via breastfeeding to the baby that may cause adverse effects in newborn.

    Kidney Problem

    This Oral Suspension causes renal function impairment. Monitoring renal creatinine clearance and renal function before and during treatment.

    Liver Disease

    This Oral Suspension does not require any caution for hepatic impairment.


    How to Take Antiflu Oral Suspension

    This Oral Suspension is taken orally with food to increase the efficiency of the drug.

    This Oral Suspension should be taken at a fixed prescribed time because it is best to maintain dosage.

    Don’t open the Oral Suspension.

    Swallow the Oral Suspension as a whole.


    Use of Antiflu Oral Suspension in Adult

    If you are pregnant inform your physician.

    If you are breastfeeding inform your physician


    Use of Antiflu Oral Suspension in children

    The use of Oseltamivir Oral Suspensions in children below 1 year is not recommended          


    Use of Antiflu Oral Suspension in Elderly Patients

    This Oral Suspension has only been used in few patients 65 years or older. Dosage and usage are similar to adults. Discuss with your physician before usage.


    Other general warnings

    Infertility :

     This Oral Suspension causes decrease sperm count and immobile sperms. Consult your physician

    Blood disorders :

    This Oral Suspension causes anaemia, granulocytopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Monitor blood levels before and during treatment.

    Diabetic :

    Any sign of infection – fever or lymph node enlargement or cough associated with upper or lower respiratory tract infection

    Skin reactions :

     It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

    Neuropsychiatric reactions


    Talk to your doctor if

    If you have any allergy/ hypersensitivity

    If you have a liver disorder

    If you have a cardiac disorder

    If you have kidney disease

    If you are pregnant or breastfeeding


    General instructions

    This Oral Suspension is taken orally at prescribed dosage at specific time regularly with food. If Oral Suspension is taken separately the efficiency of drug is reduced significantly, thus it is ill advised.


    Drug Interaction of Antiflu Oral Suspension

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    All vaccination

    Pretomanid

    Clopidogrel

    Probenecid

    Methotrexate

    Warfarin

    Tafamidis

    Entecavir

    Drug-Food Interaction

    It can be safely taken with any type of food, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. It generally causes serious side effects thus it are advised not to be taken with alcohol. Fluvir12mg/ml Oral Suspension is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution while using.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Hepatic impairment :

    There is no dose adjustment required for the patient with mild to moderate liver disease (Hepatic impairment). The pharmacokinetics and safety profile of oseltamivir has not been evaluated for the patient with severe hepatic impairment.

    Renal Impairment :

    The patient with a creatinine clearance level between 10 and 30mL/min need the dose adjustment of Oseltamivir.

    There is no dose adjustment available for the patient undergoing routine hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis treatment for a longer period of time.


    Over Dose

    Overdosage of Oral Suspension causes seizure Consult your physician immediately


    Missed Dose

    You can take the missed dosage if you notice before half the time to your next dosage. If it is more than 12 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual, Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose.


    Storage and Disposal

    Store them at <30C

    Keep the medication out of children’s reach

    Keep the medication away from pets

    Once expired dispose immediately


    Fast Tag

    Antiflu12mg/ml (Oseltamivir 12mg/ml) Oral Suspension is a neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral medication

    It is used to control and treat influenza infection.

    Do not use this medication during pregnancy or lactation period without a physician consult.

    Don’t use this medication with kidney disease or liver disorder without physicians consult