Tamiflu(Oseltamivir) is used to treat some
types of influenza (flu) in patients who have had symptoms of the flu
for 2 days or less. Tamiflu is in a class of drugs called neuraminidase
inhibitors. These drugs work by stopping the growth and spread of the
flu virus in your body. Tamiflu helps shorten the time you have flu
symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, muscle aches,
tiredness, headache, fever, and chills.
Continue
to take Tamiflu even if you start to feel better. Do not
stop taking Tamiflu without talking to your doctor.
Special
precautions
Before
taking Tamiflu,
Tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Tamiflu or any other
drugs.
Tell
your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, including vitamins and herbal products.
Tell
your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If yo come pregnant while taking Tamiflu, call you
doctor immediately.
Side
effects
Although
side effects from Tamiflu are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
upset
stomach
vomiting
difficulty
sleeping
bronchitis
dizziness
Tamiflu will not
stop you from giving the flu to others. You should maintain proper
hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and avoid situations such as
sharing cups and utensils that can spread the virus to others.
Tamiflu does not
replace the flu vaccine. You should continue to receive a flu shot each
year if your doctor recommends it.
Do not let anyone
else take your medication. Your prescription is
probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of the flu after
you finish the Tamiflu, call your doctor.
Sildenafil relaxes
muscles within the penis. This allows increased
blood flow into the penis, necessary to achieve and maintain an
erection.
Sildenafil
is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Sildenafil
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
Special precautions
Before taking sildenafil, tell your doctor if you
have had a heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening
irregular heartbeats within the last six months;
have a history of heart
failure;
have coronary artery disease;
have angina;
have high or low blood
pressure;
have liver problems;
have kidney problems;
have ever had blood problems,
including sickle cell anemia or leukemia;
have a bleeding disorder;
have a stomach ulcer;
have retinitis pigmentosa (an
inherited condition of the eye);
have a physical deformity of
the penis such as Peyronie's disease;
have
a condition that could lead to prolonged and painful erections, such as
a tumor of the bone marrow, sickle cell anemia, or leukemia; or
are taking another medicine
to treat impotence, such as
alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin,
others)
Although
sildenafil is not indicated for
use by women, it is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that
sildenafil is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Sildenafil
should not be taken by women.
It
is not known whether sildenafil
passes into breast milk. Sildenafil should not be taken by women.
If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience
side effects from sildenafil. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of
this medication.
Side effects
If you experience any of
the following serious side effects, stop taking sildenafil and seek
emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
chest pain or an irregular
heartbeat;
swelling of the ankles or
legs;shortness of breath;
prolonged or severe
dizziness;
a prolonged (lasting longer
than 4 hours) or painful erection; or
dizziness, nausea, or angina
(pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms,
neck, or jaw)
Other, less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take sildenafil and
talk to your doctor if you experience
flushing;
mild dizziness;
headache;
nasal congestion;
diarrhea;
temporary blue tint in vision
or other vision abnormalities; or
itching or a rash
Side effects other than
those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Don’t let anyone else take your medicines.
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