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enisamium iodide
J05AX17
Forms & Strengths
- 100mg, 200mg, 400mg tablets
- 100mg/5mL oral solution
Adult Dosing
- 200mg every 4-6 hours, up to 1200mg/day
- 400mg every 8 hours, up to 1200mg/day
Pediatric Dosing
- 6-12 years: 100mg every 4-6 hours, up to 600mg/day
- 1-5 years: 50mg every 4-6 hours, up to 300mg/day
Indications
- influenza A and B treatment
- influenza A and B prophylaxis
- other viral respiratory infections
Mechanism of Action
- inhibits viral replication by interfering with viral RNA synthesis
- enhances host immune response
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to enisamium iodide
- thyroid disease
- iodine allergy
Adverse Reactions
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- thyroid dysfunction
- iodine allergy reactions
Drug Interactions
- thyroid medications: may increase risk of thyroid dysfunction
- other antivirals: potential decreased efficacy
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use