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Tamiflu is a flu/influenza agent which is a kind of anti-viral drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Influenza drug

Generic Drug

Oseltamivir

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headache
Nose bleeds
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bloody nose

Serious

Self harm
Delirium
Behavioral changes
Behavior problems

Treats

Influenza
Condition
Avian flu (bird flu)
Condition

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