What are the CDC recommendations for the use of antiviral drugs in the treatment of influenza?
Antiviral Treatment for Influenza - CDC recommends antiviral treatment as soon as possible in patients • Who are hospitalized • Developed severe complications • Are at higher risk of virus of complications - Empiric antiviral treatment is recommended without waiting for laboratory results. - Upon clinical judgment of symptoms, the clinicians can recommend antiviral therapy for suspected influenza or influenza-like condition. - For hospitalized patients – Oral or enterically-administered Oseltamivi - For outpatients with no complications – Oral OSeltamivir - For outpatient with complications – Oral Oseltamivir, inhaled Zanamivir, Peramivir IV, oral baloxavir
