Zanamivir: new indication. Influenza: in children as in adults, symptom relief or vaccination
Prescrire international 17(96): 141
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1167-7422 PMID: 19480096 Document Number: 618258
Zanamivir has not been shown to reduce the incidence of influenza complications, whether used as prevention or cure. And the risk of adverse effects and the selection of resistant viruses argue against the use of this antiviral drug.
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