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A Randomized Double-Blind Study Comparing Oseltamivir Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Influenza in Low Risk Adults
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Oseltamivir and Placebo for Influenza, Human. Completed, enrolled 716 participants across 51 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
People who are infected with the influenza virus may develop respiratory illnesses, such as pneumonia, or other life-threatening complications. Currently, there are four antiviral medications that are used to treat influenza. This study will examine one of these medications, oseltamivir, to examine how it affects the shedding of influenza virus in infected people.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects were prescribed Oseltamivir twice daily for 5 days, and each dose consisted of one capsule of Oseltamivir 75 mg.
Subjects were prescribed the matching placebo twice daily for 5 days, and each dose consisted of one capsule of placebo.