Country: Singapura
Bahasa: Inggeris
Sumber: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)
ZANAMIVIR
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD
J05AH01
5 mg/dose
POWDER, METERED
ZANAMIVIR 5 mg/dose
RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Prescription Only
GLAXO WELLCOME PRODUCTION
ACTIVE
1999-10-21
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER 5 mg per dose, inhalation powder, pre-dispensed zanamivir READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE. This medicine has been prescribed for you personally. Don’t pass it to others-it may harm others, even if their symptoms seem to be the same as yours. Keep this leaflet. You may have to read it again. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. IF YOU HAVE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, OR IF YOU NOTICE ANY SIDE EFFECTS NOT LISTED IN THIS LEAFLET, TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. In this leaflet: 1. What Relenza is and what it is used for 2. Before you use Relenza 3. How to use Relenza 4. When to start using Relenza 5. Possible side effects 6. How to store Relenza 7. Important things to take note 8. Further information 9. Step-by-step guide to using your Relenza Diskhaler 1. WHAT RELENZA IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Relenza contains zanamivir, which belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. RELENZA IS USED TO TREAT FLU (influenza virus infection). It reduces the symptoms of flu, and helps you recover more quickly. RELENZA IS ALSO USED TO PREVENT YOU FROM GETTING FLU , during a flu outbreak. Adults and children aged 5 years or more can be treated with Relenza. Relenza needs to be inhaled (breathed in) into the lungs, because it is poorly absorbed into the body if it is swallowed. The flu virus infects the lungs and when you inhale Relenza it works directly on the virus inside your lungs. RELENZA IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR FLU VACCINATION . You still need to talk to your doctor about whether you need to be vaccinated against flu. 2. BEFORE YOU USE RELENZA DON’T USE RELENZA: • IF YOU’RE ALLERGIC (hypersensitive) to zanamivir • IF YOU’RE ALLERGIC (hypersensitive) to lactose or milk protein If you think this applies to you, don’t use Relenza until you have checked with your doctor. TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH RELENZA. DON’T GIVE RELENZA TO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD. IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA, OR OTHER PROBLEMS WITH YOUR LUNGS OR YOUR B Baca dokumen lengkap
1 RELENZA Zanamivir PRESENTATION Each Relenza Rotadisk consists of four regularly spaced double foil blisters each containing a powder mixture of zanamivir (5 mg) and lactose (20 mg). INDICATIONS Treatment of Influenza: Relenza is indicated for treatment of infections due to influenza A and B viruses in adults and children 5 years and older. Prophylaxis: Relenza is indicated for prophylaxis of both influenza A and B in adults and juveniles 12 years and older. DOSAGE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Relenza is for administration to the respiratory tract by oral inhalation only, using the Diskhaler device provided. Patients scheduled to take inhaled drugs, e.g. fast acting bronchodilators, at the same time as Relenza should be advised to administer that drug prior to administration of Relenza. Treatment of Influenza: _Adults and children 5 years and older: _ The recommended dose of Relenza is two inhalations (2 x 5 mg) twice daily for five days, providing a total daily inhaled dose of 20 mg. For maximum benefit, treatment should begin as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours after onset of symptoms. Prophylaxis: _Adults and juveniles 12 years and older: _ The recommended dose of Relenza is two inhalations (2 x 5 mg) once daily for 10 days, providing a total daily inhaled dose of 10 mg. The treatment can be prolonged for up to one month at the most if the exposure risk lasts more than 10 days. The full course of prophylaxis therapy should be completed as prescribed. _Impaired Renal or Hepatic Function:_ No dose modification is required (see Pharmacokinetic properties). _Elderly patients: _ No dose modification is required (see Pharmacokinetic properties). _Paediatric patients:_ No dose modification is required (see Pharmacokinetic Properties). CONTRA-INDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the preparation (see Pharmaceutical Particulars – List of Excipients). Contraindicated in patients with severe milk protein allergy. 2 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Zanamivir is a specific treatmen Baca dokumen lengkap