Peramivir (By injection)
per-AM-i-vir
Drug classes
Antiviral (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Peramivir injection is used to treat acute uncomplicated influenza in adults who have flu symptoms (weakness, headache, fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, and sore throat) for no more than 2 days. Peramivir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
This medicine should be given as soon as possible after flu symptoms start or after you are exposed to the flu (within the first 2 days).
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Tell your doctor if you have received a live influenza vaccine in the past 2 weeks. Do not use the live influenza vaccine for at least 48 hours after you receive this medicine.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to peramivir.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
Unusual behavior
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Rapivab
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
