What antiviral medicines are available for pregnant women who have the flu?
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) can be used to treat H1N1 flu. To get these medications, a doctor needs to write a prescription. These medicines fight against the flu by keeping the viruses from making more viruses in your body. If you get sick, the antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious health problems that can result from flu illness. At this time, Tamiflu is the best medicine to treat pregnant women who have H1N1 flu.