OSELTAMIVIR(AKA TAMIFLU)

WHAT IS IT?

• Tamiflu is a drug used to treat the flu (influenza A and B, as well as swine influenza A).

• Chemical formula C16H28N2O4

WHAT DOES IT DO?

• Attacks the flu virus at its source.

• In a clinical trial, Tamiflu helped patients recover 30% faster when taken within 48 hours of their first flu symptoms.

SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE…

• Confusion

• Shaking

• Problems with speech

• Halleucinations

• Strange behavior • It is not known if Oseltamivir was the exact

cause of the symptoms.• Occurs most often in children.

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

• Dr. Palaldoken (our advisor) worked on developing Tamiflu.

• 4.2 million units were sold in the first quarter of 2013.

• It will help you feel better if you don’t get a flu vaccination