Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

C. diff Risk

None

Oral Bioavailability

Excellent

Approximate Cost

See below

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Adult

Renal

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza.

Cost Dollar

Cost

Prophylaxis ~$2.80/day
Treatment ~$5.60/day

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset common

  • Rare - Stevens Johnson

  • Neuropsychiatric side effects reported

Major Interactions

Major Interactions

No significant interactions

Additional Information

Additional Information

Higher doses (150mg PO BID) have not been shown to be superior but may be considered in critically ill or obese patients.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Antiviral - Neuraminidase inhibitor

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Lung penetration: Therapeutic