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Will Tamiflu Suffice For Sinus Infection And Strep?
I m being treated for strep AND a sinus infection, AND taking Tamiflu in case the virus I have is a non-type-A flu. This morning I started struggling with an intense gag reflex or reflux, I can t tell which. It s gotten stronger all day. I haven t yet thrown up, but I m getting close. Should I be concerned?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Tamiflu is Oseltamivir, an antiviral drug most effective against al most types of flu viruses, but it does not have any effect on bacteria like streptococci. You have been diagnosed with viral sinus infection and have been rightly treated for it. Streptococcal infection can be treated with antibiotics and not antivirals.
Most effective being penicillins.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Tamiflu is Oseltamivir, an antiviral drug most effective against al most types of flu viruses, but it does not have any effect on bacteria like streptococci. You have been diagnosed with viral sinus infection and have been rightly treated for it. Streptococcal infection can be treated with antibiotics and not antivirals.
Most effective being penicillins.
Thanks.
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