Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated Alternatives Compared
| Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated | Tamiflu | Oseltamivir |
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| Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated | Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | Oseltamivir |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Influenza Prophylaxis. Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Tamiflu is an antiviral medicine that is used for the treatment or prevention of the flu. When used to treat the flu, it is most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medicine that is used for the treatment or prevention of the flu. When used to treat the flu, it is most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Prescribed... View more |
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Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated has an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from a total of 75 ratings on Drugs.com. 21% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 70% reported a negative effect. |
Tamiflu has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 560 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Oseltamivir has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 593 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Afluria, Afluria Preservative-Free Pediatric Quadrivalent, Afluria Preservative-Free Quadrivalent, Afluria Quadrivalent, Fluad, Fluad Preservative-Free, Fluad Preservative-Free Quadrivalent, Fluad Quadrivalent, Fluarix, Fluarix Preservative-Free Quadrivalent, Fluarix Quadrivalent, Flublok, Flublok Quadrivalent, Flucelvax, Flucelvax Preservative-Free Quadrivalent, Flucelvax Quadrivalent, FluLaval, FluLaval Preservative-Free Quadrivalent, FluLaval Quadrivalent, Fluvirin, Fluvirin Preservative-Free, Fluzone, Fluzone High-Dose, Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Fluzone Intradermal, Fluzone Intradermal Quadrivalent, Fluzone Preservative-Free, Fluzone Preservative-Free High-Dose Quadrivalent, Fluzone Preservative-Free Pediatric, Fluzone Preservative-Free Pediatric Quadrivalent, Fluzone Preservative-Free Quadrivalent, Fluzone Quadrivalent View more |
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Tamiflu | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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10 hours |
10 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 295 drugs are known to interact with Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated:
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Tamiflu:
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Oseltamivir:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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October 27, 1999 |
October 27, 1999 |
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