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I’ve heard about antiviral medicine. What does it do?

April 26, 2017antiviral heard I’ve Medicine

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I’ve heard about antiviral medicine. What does it do?

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There are two antiviral medicines that could be used in serious (usually hospitalized) cases of influenza, oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®). Their effect is minimal; may reduce fever by one degree, and may shorten the illness by one day.