Oseltamivir is an antiviral medication used to manage acute, uncomplicated influenza A or B in adult and pediatric patients, including neonates older than 2 weeks. For neonates younger than 2 weeks, using oseltamivir to treat influenza is considered, although the safety and efficacy in this population remain unestablished. National advisory bodies advocate the initiation of oseltamivir within 48 hours of symptom onset, particularly for individuals hospitalized with influenza or possessing significant comorbidities placing them at heightened risk for complications. This activity explores oseltamivir’s indications, mechanism of action, administration protocols, significant adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring strategies, and potential toxicity. The goal is to equip healthcare providers with the necessary knowledge to guide patient therapy effectively, ultimately optimizing outcomes in the combat against influenza and related viral infections.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/26358
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
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Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
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ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary Disease