Long-Term Use of Oseltamivir for the Prophylaxis of Influenza in a Vaccinated Frail Older Population

To investigate the efficacy of once-daily oral oseltamivir for 6 weeks (Tamiflu) in prophylaxis against laboratory-confirmed clinical influenza in frail older subjects living in homes for seniors and to determine the safety and tolerability of long-term oseltamivir. Double-blind, placebo-controlled,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) 2001-08, Vol.49 (8), p.1025-1031
Hauptverfasser:	Peters Jr, Patrick H., Gravenstein, Stefan, Norwood, Paul, De Bock, Veerle, Van Couter, Anthony, Gibbens, Michael, Von Planta, Tony-Andrea, Ward, Penelope
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acetamides - adverse effects Acetamides - therapeutic use Aged Aged, 80 and over Antibiotics. Antiinfectious agents. Antiparasitic agents Antiviral agents Antiviral Agents - adverse effects Antiviral Agents - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Double-Blind Method Drug therapy Europe - epidemiology Female Frail Elderly Health risk assessment Homes for the Aged Humans Influenza Influenza, Human - epidemiology Influenza, Human - prevention & control Male Medical sciences Neuraminidase - antagonists & inhibitors older Older people Oseltamivir Pharmacology. Drug treatments prophylaxis United States - epidemiology
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