Four Antivirals Not Suitable For Routine Seasonal Influenza Control

... The commonly prescribed antiviral medications amantadine and rimantidine should not be used for seasonal or pandemic influenza control because they are ineffective and can cause adverse side-effects, according to a study published online today (Thursday January 19, 2006) by The Lancet. Another two antivirals--zanamivir and oseltamivir--should not routinely be used for seasonal influenza control and should only be used in a serious epidemic or pandemic alongside other public health measures, state the authors... click link for more info. ...