INFLUENZA TREATMENT & PREVENTION - TAMIFLU (OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE)

Tamiflu is well tolerated but may still have mild to moderate side effects in some people. Such include:

• Nausea or vomiting: This symptom is usually minor, and most of these symptoms resolve by taking the medication with food.

• Headache: Patients sometimes note mild headache symptoms that appear to decrease with time.

• Fatigue: You could feel very tired or feel a general feeling of weakness while under this medication.

• Dizziness: Mild dizziness caused by Tamiflu calls for precautions while experiencing these light-headed conditions.

Rarely, more serious reactions can happen, like allergic reactions, or, in children and adolescents, unusual behavior. If serious side effects develop, see your primary care doctor right away.

Tamiflu (generic name oseltamivir) is available as an oral capsule or a flavored liquid suspension. Primary care doctors commonly prescribe it for two purposes: active flu treatment and seasonal influenza prevention, and the dosing varies by use.

For Flu Treatment:

Adults and children 12 years and older are typically prescribed 75 mg by mouth twice daily for five days. The same dosage can be measured as 12.5 mL of liquid twice daily if using the tamiflu suspension dosing. Each dose can be taken with or without food.

For Flu Prevention (Tamiflu Prophylaxis Dose):

The usual tamiflu preventative dose for adults is 75 mg once daily (or 12.5 mL liquid once daily) for at least 10 days, depending on the exposure risk and your primary doctor’s guidance.

Always follow the exact instructions from your primary care doctor. Do not change the dose or stop early unless advised, and contact your board-certified nurse practitioner promptly if side effects occur.

Avoid waiting in the waiting room by booking a virtual visit through our online urgent care services. It’s flu season or whatever you’re going through; we’re here to get you fast, effective care at the click of a button. Your online visit will bring you an experienced provider, assessing your symptoms, answering your questions, and putting forward a treatment plan in best-suited ways to get you well.

Simple steps to book:

• Schedule Your Telehealth Influenza Visit: Pick a time that is convenient for you.

• Video Chat with a Doctor: Describe your symptoms and get professional advice.

• Get an Online Prescription: If Tamiflu is prescribed, we can send your prescription to a pharmacy of your choice.

Virtual urgent care will make it easier for people to access quality healthcare; it saves time and gets a patient started on treatment right away.

Virtual urgent care has made it convenient to get an online prescription of Tamiflu. We then transmit the prescription to a close pharmacy once your symptoms are assessed and a diagnosis is made. You can then proceed to collect it when prepared, or have it sent by the pharmacy if you opt for that service.

In addition, virtual care often offers savings on out-of-pocket expenses compared to traditional urgent care clinics. Our online platform prioritizes cost-effective care to make accessing treatments easy and affordable.

Our online urgent care service is designed to give you fast, easy, and effective treatment options, including prescriptions for Tamiflu if appropriate. Here’s why our virtual care is a great choice:

• Convenience: See a doctor from anywhere, at any time.

• Safety: Avoid exposure to other illnesses by staying home.

• Efficiency: Get timely advice and prescriptions without a lengthy wait.

Book a virtual urgent care consultation with us today and start your way to a healthier you.

Whether it’s you or a loved one, we are here to get you better quickly and safely.

If a case of influenza A disease or influenza B requires you to miss work, school, or travel, our licensed providers can issue a same-day flu doctor’s note online when it is clinically appropriate. During your secure virtual flu visit, a board-certified nurse practitioner reviews your symptoms, medical history, and any activity restrictions. When a telehealth sick note or short-term leave is medically necessary, you can receive instant flu documentation following your appointment. (Please note: FMLA and jury duty release forms are not provided.)

While Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is a trusted first-line antiviral for flu, other prescription influenza treatments can also help reduce symptom severity and shorten illness when started early.

• Zanamivir (Relenza) is an inhaled treatment suitable for many otherwise healthy adults and children.

• Peramivir (Rapivab) is given as a one-time intravenous dose.

• Baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) is taken as a single oral dose.

Like Tamiflu (Oseltamivir), these antiviral medications work best when taken within 48 hours of the first symptoms and may be recommended for people at higher risk of complications or when the flu A or flu B is severe.

Discussing these options with a healthcare provider ensures the most appropriate, timely treatment.