Drug name: Relenza
Other names used:

Active Ingredients: Zanamivir

Therapeutic actions: Relenza(Zanamivir) is a type of drugs called a neuraminidase inhibitor.
Relenza works by binding to the neuraminidase on the surface of the virus and therefore the virus stops working. This prevents the flu virus from spreading and infecting other cells. The symptoms of the infection becomes less severe and easier for the body's immune system to kill the virus .

Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Relenza:

• if you have an allergy to Zanamivir
• if you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency , glucose-galactose malabsorption
• if you are pregnant
• if you are breastfeeding

You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Relenza if you experience any of this conditions:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Asthma.
• weakened immune system, for example due to HIV infection

Warning!
Relenza should be inhaled using the diskhaler provided.
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use bronchodilator inhaler, you should use it before inhaling your dose of Relenza.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Relenza, please read the information provided with this medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.