The test has been done in Adelaide and the vaccine has been tested for around 300 people. The Australian Government stated that, at least 41 have been died of the SWINE FLU and nearly 14000 fresh cases of SWINE FLU has been registered. This winter season has been mentioned as the winter flu season by the Australians generally. The Federal Government stated that they have 21 million doses of CS L's vaccine as a preventive measure.
They further stated that they have a specific medicine for this SWINE FLU which will protect millions of people from this Virus. The Biotechnologist any how stated that there is no guarantee of this vaccine working. Medical experts warned in rushing the trials of this vaccine.
Further, Cipla has launched a new drug against Swine Flu (Virenza), as an alternative option to Osetalmavir drug.
Virenza
Zanamivir
COMPOSITION
Each capsule contains
Zanamivir…5 mg
INDICATIONS
Treatment of Influenza
VIRENZA is indicated for treatment of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza A and B virus in adults and pediatric patients 7 years and older that has been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.
Prophylaxis of Influenza
VIRENZA is indicated in adults and pediatric patients 5 years of age and older for prophylaxis of influenza.
Treatment of Influenza
The recommended dose of VIRENZA for treatment of influenza in adults and pediatric patients aged 7 years and older is 2 inhalations (one 5-mg capsule per inhalation for a total dose of 10 mg) twice daily (approximately 12 hours apart) for 5 days.
Two doses should be taken on the first day of treatment whenever possible provided there is at least 2 hours between doses. On subsequent days, doses should be about 12 hours apart (e.g., morning and evening) at approximately the same time each day. There are no data on the effectiveness of treatment with Zanamivir when initiated more than 2 days after the onset of signs or symptoms.
