Influenza

Respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus in which virus attacks the respiratory epithelial cells and produces a catarrhal inflammation; characterized by sudden onset chills, fever of short duration (3 days), headache,loss of strength, muscle aches and dry cough.

 

Medications (drug generics) used in Influenza

Primary Drugs

Amantadine (HCl)
Rimantadine
Zanamivir

Secondary Drugs

Chloramphenicol

Contra Drugs

Bismuth Subsalicylates
Ferrous Fumarate