Oseltamivir
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral ingredient used to treat and prevent influenza A and B virus infections. The listing covers one capsule formulation.
Key points
- The originator brand is Tamiflu, marketed by Roche, and the catalogue lists it as a 75mg capsule.
- Oseltamivir is an antiviral that blocks neuraminidase, an enzyme the influenza virus needs to spread between cells in the body.
What Oseltamivir is used for
Oseltamivir is used for Influenza A Virus Infection and Influenza B Virus Infection. It belongs to the Antivirals category and may be prescribed to reduce flu symptoms when started early in the illness.
