Swine Flu Treatment - Tamiflu,
Relenza Antiviral
The H1N1 virus, or more commonly known as the
Swine Flu, has begun to take its toll on humans all around the
world. In counter action, scientists and researchers have been
working very hard in order to discover what the best ways are to
treat the potentially life threatening influenza.
When one becomes ill with the virus, there are
several antiviral drugs which can reduce the symptoms and allow for
a quicker healing process. The antiviral drug also supposedly helps
stop flu complications that would come later. The antiviral drugs
should be taken within two days of noticing symptoms for maximum
effectiveness. If one waits too long, the antiviral drug will not
perform to it’s utmost capability, thus not helping the patient
recover as quickly, or recover at all.
Aside from antiviral drugs, doctors are looking at
palliative care as a good way to help stop the Swine Flu. Palliative
care at ones home or in the hospital are both fine, and both deal
with maintaining the fever at the level it is, and slowly decreasing
it, will also keeping a good level of fluid balance.
Tamiflu, Relenza - The Antiviral Drugs for Swine
Flu Treatment
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Tamiflu (Roche) and
Relenza (Glaxo SmithKline) for Flu Treatment
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More recently, doctors and researchers are
claiming that the two most effective ways to stop the Swine Flu are
Tamiflu and Relenza. Tamiflu (Roche) and Relenza (Glaxo SmithKline)
are well known antiviral drugs which are used commonly to stop
Influenza A and B infections. In simple terms, the antiviral drugs
prevent the infected cells from passing on the flu to the healthy
cells. This allows for the immune system to slowly kill of the
infected cells. Most people nowadays suffering from mild cases of
the Swine Flu do not require medication. Though, as cases get more
severe, medication is a must, or else it can eventually lead to
death.
 As
of the end of April, the FDA allowed medical centers to have Relenza
and Tamiflu at hand to treat those suffering from the Swine Flu. The
reason this had to be done is that these two anti-viral drugs are
currently not prohibited to be used under such circumstances. The
FDA also made it clear that the antiviral drug can be used for those
suffering that are younger than the approval age as of now, and also
allow for the drug to be distributed widely, even by those not
licensed to distribute. This is all in fear that if these steps are
not taken, the flu will spread and we will soon be experiencing a
pandemic similar to the Spanish Flu. Though we are now much more
advanced in the medical field, and it is almost sure that the Swine
Flu will not be the next Spanish Flu, people are taken every pre
caution. Those with symptoms must be quarantined and then given
certain antibiotics as suggested by a doctor.
With the advancements in the medical field, the
flu does not seem to be worrying many people. The world is ready
with the latest antiviral drugs that are said to stop the flu, and
officials are taken steps to insure there is no shortage of the
drug. With a flu that could be so deadly, there is no risk being
taken, and everything medical related that is required is ready at
hand.
Recommended Reading:
What is Swine Flu
(Influenza A H1N1)?
Swine Flu
and WHO's Pandemic Scale
Do I Need Mask for
Swine Flu Protection?
Symptoms
of Swine Flu - Fever, Fatigue, Diarrhea and More
Swine Flu
Prevention Tips
How Does
Swine Flu Spread?
What to Do if You
Think You Have Swine Flu
Swine Respiratory Disease -
Swine Flu in Pigs
Swine Flu
in Humans
How Many
Swine Viruses Are There?
The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic (new)
Swine Flu
Treatment - Tamiflu, Relenza Antiviral (new)
No Swine Flu from Eating Pork,
Safe to Eat
(new)
Cold vs Flu - Major Differences
Between Cold and Flu (new)
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