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Zanamivir as prophylaxis

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A double-blind placebo controlled study of inhaled Zanamivir for the treatment and prevention of influenza in families had a 79% efficacy in preventing secondary cases when drug was given for 10 days to all exposed family members.

Reference:

  • 1) Hayden FG et al (2000). Inhaled Zanamivir for the prevention of influenza in families. NEJM, 343(18), 1282-1289.

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