Oseltamivir phosphate is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Oseltamivir phosphate through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Oseltamivir phosphate is an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) indicated for: • Treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza A and B in patients 2 weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. (1.1) • Prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients 1 year and older. (1.2) Limitations of Use: • Not a substitute for annual influenza vaccination. (1.3) • Consider available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns and treatment effects when deciding whether to use. (1.3) • Not recommended for patients with end-stage renal disease not undergoing dialysis. (1.3) 1.1 Treatment of Influenza Oseltamivir phosphate capsules are indicated…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed below and elsewhere in the labeling: • Serious skin and hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Neuropsychiatric events [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Most common adverse reactions (>1% and more common than with placebo): • Treatment studies – Nausea, vomiting, headache. (6.1) • Prophylaxis studies – Nausea, vomiting, headache, pain. ( 6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Het…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), intranasal: Avoid administration of LAIV within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after oseltamivir phosphate capsules use, unless medically indicated. (7) 7.1 Influenza Vaccines Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine The concurrent use of oseltamivir phosphate with live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) intranasal has not been evaluated. However, because of the potential for oseltamivir phosphate to inhibit replication of live vaccine virus an…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Treatment of influenza ( 2.2) • Adults and adolescents (13 years and older): 75 mg twice daily for 5 days • Pediatric patients 1 to 12 years of age: Based on weight twice daily for 5 days • Pediatric patients 2 weeks to less than 1 year of age: 3 mg/kg twice daily for 5 days • Renally impaired adult patients (creatinine clearance >30 to 60 mL/min): Reduce to 30 mg twice daily for 5 days (2.4) • Renally impaired adult patients (creatinine clearance >10 to 30 mL/min): Red…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Serious Skin/Hypersensitivity Reactions Advise patients and/or caregivers of the risk of severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) or serious skin reactions. Instruct patients and/or caregiver to stop oseltamivir phosphate capsules and seek immediate medical attention if an allergic-like reaction occurs or is suspected [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Neuropsychiatric Events Advise patients and/or caregivers of the risk of neuropsychiatric…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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