Virenza | Virenza Cipla | Virenza Swine Flu | Swine Fever

Drug manufacturer Cipla has launched a new drug ‘Virenza’ against the deadly  Swine Flu.

Each Virenza capsule contains   Zanamivir…5 mg

INDICATIONS

Treatment of Influenza
VIRENZA is usualy recommended for treatment of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza A and B virus in adults and pediatric patients 7 years and older that has been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.

Prophylaxis of Influenza
VIRENZA is indicated in adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older for prophylaxis of influenza.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

VIRENZA is for administration to the respiratory tract by oral inhalation using Revolizer device only.

Treatment of Influenza
The recommended dose of VIRENZA for treatment of influenza in adults and pediatric patients aged 7 years and older is 2 inhalations (one 5-mg capsule per inhalation for a total dose of 10 mg) twice daily (approximately 12 hours apart) for 5 days.

Two doses should be taken on the first day of treatment whenever possible provided there is at least 2 hours between doses.

On subsequent days, doses should be about 12 hours apart (e.g., morning and evening) at approximately the same time each day.

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