Waheed Mahmood
VIRENZA is indicated in adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older for prophylaxis of influenza.
VIRENZA is for administration to the respiratory tract by oral inhalation using Revolizer device only.
The recommended dose of VIRENZA for treatment of influenza in adults and pediatric patientsaged 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.
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Prophylaxis of Influenza
VIRENZA is not recommended for treatment of patients with underlying airways disease (such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Patients scheduled to use an inhaled bronchodilator at the same time as VIRENZA should use their bronchodilator before taking VIRENZA.
Treatment of Influenza
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. There are no data on the effectiveness of treatment with Zanamivir when initiated more than 2 days after the onset of signs or symptoms.
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