5 mg\/dose,\u00a0inhalation powder,\u00a0divided\u00a0dose
zanamivir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relenza contains zanamivir, which belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0antivirals<\/em>.\u00a0Relenza is used to treat\u00a0flu\u00a0<\/strong>(\u00a0flu virus infection<\/em>\u00a0).\u00a0It reduces flu symptoms and helps you recover faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza is also used to prevent flu during an ongoing flu epidemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults and children 5 years and older can be treated with Relenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza should be inhaled (inhaled) directly into the lungs as it is not absorbed by the body when swallowed.\u00a0The influenza virus infects the lungs and therefore Relenza acts\u00a0directly on the\u00a0virus\u00a0in the lungs after\u00a0inhalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza does not replace flu vaccination<\/strong>.\u00a0You still need to talk to your doctor about the need for\u00a0flu\u00a0vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not give Relenza to children under 5 years of age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In very rare cases, Relenza may cause reactions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of these symptoms occur while you are using Relenza:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have asthma or other lung or respiratory problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking medicines for inhalation<\/strong> for your asthma or other respiratory problems, you should carefully read the text below ” Using Relenza for concomitant treatment with inhaled medicines for respiratory problems<\/em> ” before using Relenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use of Relenza during concomitant treatment with inhaled medicinal products for respiratory distress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are taking medicines for inhalation<\/strong> for asthma or other respiratory problems, continue with this as before. If you have been prescribed Relenza for the same time of day as you are taking your second inhalation medicine, take the other medicine a few minutes before taking Relenza. Be sure to have your fast-acting bronchodilator medication<\/strong> (eg salbutamol ) on hand when using Relenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines,<\/strong>\u00a0including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are using inhaled medicines,<\/strong> e.g. for asthma or other respiratory problems, be sure to read the above advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been advised to get vaccinated against the flu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can be vaccinated at any time, even if you use Relenza to help prevent\u00a0the flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n or planning to have children, consult your doctor before using <\/strong>this medicine.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is only limited information on the safety of Relenza during pregnancy. Although to date there is no evidence that Relenza affects the unborn baby, do not use it during pregnancy unless your doctor advises you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance (zanamivir) may pass into breast milk and therefore you should not breastfeed while taking Relenza.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor whether you should stop or stop using Relenza or stop breastfeeding, depending on what is best for you and your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. Relenza contains a sugar called lactose and contains milk protein. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. <\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza is a powdered medicine that is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs using an inhaler ( Diskhaler<\/strong> ) contained in the pack. The powder is packed in blisters on a dosing disc ( Rotadisk<\/strong> ) which is placed in the Diskhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The drug in the dosing discs (Rotadisk) may only be inhaled using\u00a0the Diskhaler device.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not give Relenza to children under 5 years of age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When to start treatment with Relenza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have the\u00a0flu<\/strong>, you should, for maximum effect, start treatment with Relenza as soon as possible after you get the flu symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help prevent flu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of flu in your family, after contacting this person, you should use Relenza as soon as possible to help prevent the flu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of\u00a0flu\u00a0in your area<\/strong>, follow your doctor’s advice on when to start treatment with Relenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The amount of Relenza you take varies depending on whether you have the\u00a0flu\u00a0or whether you use Relenza to help prevent\u00a0the flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of influenza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To help prevent\u00a0flu\u00a0(\u00a0flu\u00a0in the family)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Influenza prevention ( local flu ).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you accidentally take too high a dose of Relenza, this will probably not cause you any problems. However, you should contact your doctor<\/strong> if you are worried or unwell, especially if you have asthma or other lung problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child accidentally ingested the drug,<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a\u00a0dose\u00a0of Relenza, take your usual\u00a0dose\u00a0as soon as possible.\u00a0Then continue to use your medicine as before. When treating the\u00a0flu<\/strong>, you must complete the entire treatment\u00a0(normally 5 days) even if you feel better, otherwise, the flu symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a step-by-step instruction at the back of this leaflet that shows you how to use\u00a0Diskhaler<\/strong>.\u00a0Read it carefully before taking your first\u00a0dose.\u00a0If you are still unsure about how to use\u00a0Diskhaler, ask someone at the pharmacy to review the instructions with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conditions you need to be aware of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Severe allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These are rare and occur in less than 1 in 1000<\/strong> users of Relenza. Signs of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Severe skin reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These side effects are rare and may affect less than 1 in 1000<\/strong> people in Relenza:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other common side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Occurs in less than 1 in 10<\/strong> users of Relenza:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other less common side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Occurs in less than 1 in 100<\/strong> users of Relenza:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you feel unwell, you should have someone next to you when you inhale your dose of Relenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of these symptoms, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sudden changes in behavior, hallucinations, and seizures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Behavioral changes such as confusion and incontestability have occurred during treatment with Relenza.\u00a0Some people may also have hallucinations (see, hear or experience things that do not exist) or seizures that can lead to unconsciousness.\u00a0Parents should pay special attention to these symptoms if their child or teen has the\u00a0flu.\u00a0These symptoms have been seen in people with\u00a0the flu\u00a0who have not used Relenza.\u00a0It is therefore not known whether Relenza had a role in causing these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Relenza and Diskhaler before the expiry date which is stated on the carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza\u00a0inhalation powder\u00a0is packaged in 4 blisters on a silver-colored\u00a0dose plate\u00a0of aluminum foil (Rotadisk).\u00a0The powder in each of these blisters contains 5 mg zanamivir.\u00a0The drug in the dosing discs is inhaled through the mouth using a plastic inhaler called\u00a0Diskhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relenza is available in two different packages<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n GlaxoSmithKline AB, Box 516, 169 29 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tel: 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Email: info.produkt@gsk.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Glaxo Wellcome Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industrial Zone No.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23 Rue Lavoisier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27000 Evreux<\/p>\n\n\n\n France<\/p>\n\n\n\n GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12 Riverwalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Citywest Business Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dublin 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ireland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Relenza contains zanamivir, which belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals . Relenza is used to treat flu ( flu virus infection ). It reduces flu symptoms and helps you recover faster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18529],"tags":[22619,22614,22615,22618,22616,22617,22613,22612,6020,6022],"class_list":["post-21840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-r","tag-benefits-of-relenza","tag-benefits-of-zanamivir","tag-relenza","tag-relenza-side-effects","tag-what-is-relenza","tag-what-relenza-is-used-for","tag-what-zanamivir-is-used-for","tag-wht-is-zanamivir","tag-zanamivir","tag-zanamivir-side-effects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21840"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21840\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21863,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21840\/revisions\/21863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What you need to know before using Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take special care with Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRelenza contains lactose and milk protein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to use Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you use more Relenza than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you stop using Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store Relenza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n