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What agents can be used to prevent the flu?
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Amantadine, rimantadine
Use for 5-7 weeks or duration of epidemic of influenza A if cannot receive vaccine Neuraminidase inhibitor Oseltamivir - administered 75-150mg/day for 6 weeks Zanamivir (Relenza) 10mg/ inhaled |
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When do you treat the flu?
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Only treat if patient has severe symptoms or high risk for complications
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What can you use to treat the flu?
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1) Amantadine (Symmetrel), rimantadine (Flumadine)
- inhibitrs viral uncoating and release of viral nucleic acid Effective only against influenza A Causes GI sx's, peripheral edema, orthostatic hypotension Usually treat for 3-7 days Oseltamivir inhibitrs neuraminidase ADE: GI decreas edose to daily if clcr <30 Zanamivir (relenza) inhibits neuraminidase two inhalations twice daily for 5 days |
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What are the chaarcateristics of the pneumococcal vaccine?
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Pneumococcal vaccine contains 23 purified antigens from S. pneumoniae
Recommended for people >65, 2-64 year olds with chronic CV dx, DM, alcoholism, chronic liver dx, asplenia or living in special environments Revaccinate if received vaccine >5 years ago and <65 years at the time Asplenics should revaccinate after 5 years Immunocompromised patients should receive single revaccination after 5 years |
