Relenza is a prescription influenza treatment medication taken as a breathable powder that works to suppress the flu virus and keep it from spreading in your body. The Relenza generic name is Zanamivir, and it is an antiviral drug that is effective for helping a person overcome the flu more quickly or to prevent the flu from onsetting if taken at first sign of contracting the virus. The Relenza Diskhaler is similar in constituency and function to Tamiflu, but for some people the inhaled Relenza medication works more quickly and effectively.
Relenza Diskhaler (Zanamivir)
- Standard dosage for the Relenza Diskhaler is Relenza 10mg, taken by inhaling Relenza 5mg puffs once or twice or day depending on what is indicted in your prescription. It is best to take inhalations after eating. You should start taking Relenza within 48 hours of flu symptoms beginning.
