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Are there medicines to treat H1N1 novel flu?

April 26, 2017flu h1n1 medicines treat

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Are there medicines to treat H1N1 novel flu?

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Yes. CDC recommends the use of the antiviral medications oseltamivir or zanamivir for these H1N1 influenza viruses. Your doctor will decide if treatment is needed for your case. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).