Shingles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brand of olsetamivir and what are the doses to prevent and treat the influenza?
A
Tamiflu; 75mg BID x 5d for treatment, and 75mg 1QD x7d for prophylaxis
2
Q
Do you have to does adjust tamiflu for kidney disease?
A
Yes
3
Q
What is the brand name for Xofluza? What is the dose and what is it used for?
A
Baloxavir, Single dose for treatment of influenza only, not for prophylaxis. Separate from cations co-admin (Ca, mg, iron, zinc, etc)
4
Q
What are the two most used vaccines for influenza in the elderly and what is the difference? How long to develop antibodies?
A
HD Fluzone and Fluad. Fluad is adjuvanted for higher immune response.
*2 weeks to form antibodies.
