Oseltamivir Alternatives Compared
| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | Amantadine |
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Prescription only
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medicine that is used for the treatment or prevention of the flu. When used to treat the flu, it is most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Prescribed... View more |
Prescription only
Tamiflu is an antiviral medicine that is used for the treatment or prevention of the flu. When used to treat the flu, it is most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Amantadine may be used to treat dyskinesia or reduce the number of OFF episodes in those with Parkinson's disease (PD) OR in the treatment or prevention of Influenza A viral infection. Nausea... View more |
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| More about Oseltamivir | More about Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | More about Amantadine | ||||||||||||||||
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Oseltamivir has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 593 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Tamiflu has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 560 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Amantadine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: oseltamivir side effects in more detail. |
See also: Tamiflu side effects in more detail. |
See also: amantadine side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Tamiflu |
N/A |
Gocovri, Osmolex ER | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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10 hours |
10 hours |
19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with oseltamivir:
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Tamiflu:
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A total of 127 drugs are known to interact with amantadine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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October 27, 1999 |
October 27, 1999 |
February 14, 1968 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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