Do neuraminidase inhibitors prevent influenza?
Husereau D R
Record ID 32002000302
English, French
Authors' objectives:
To summarise the available evidence on two neuraminidase inhibitors (zanamivir and oseltamivir) for the prevention of influenza.
Authors' recommendations:
- Two neuraminidase inhibitors, zanamivir and oseltamivir, are well-tolerated and reduce the likelihood of contracting influenza in both healthy individuals and those who are at risk for developing complications.
- There is insufficient evidence to conclude that neuraminidase inhibitors reduce complications, hospitalization and death from laboratory-confirmed illness.
- Differences between amantadine, zanamivir and oseltamivir exist but the relative contributions of these differences to their overall effectiveness are difficult to assess due to a lack of comparative trials.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://www.ccohta.ca/research/index.html
Year Published:
2001
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Costs and Cost Analysis
- Influenza, Human
- Neuraminidase
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
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Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
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