Pharmacologic Substance
oseltamivir phosphate Audio
[ oh-sel-ta-mih-veer fos-fayt ]
Effect:
Unknown Physiological Effect
May Prevent:
Influenza, Human
May Treat:
Influenza, Human
More Information:
ChemID; DailyMed; DrugInfo; PDR
Definitions related to oseltamivir phosphate:
  • A drug used to prevent and to treat influenza virus infections. It blocks the release of the virus from infected cells. It is a type of antiviral agent.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The phosphate salt of oseltamivir, a synthetic derivative prodrug of ethyl ester with antiviral activity. By blocking neuraminidases on the surfaces of influenza viruses, oseltamivir interferes with host cell release of complete viral particles.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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