is tami flu an anti biotic?

Answer 1

No, it is in a class of drugs known as antivirals. These drugs work to interfere with a virus' ability to either enter a healthy cell or to replicate. They aren't killed per se, because you can't kill a virus in the same sense you can kill a living thing like a bacteria. The antiviral drug renders them inactive, or at least unable to act and replicate. They are useful for treating diseases like flu, AIDS, and Herpes. Tamiflu was designed specifically to combat bird flu, and it doesn't work against other types of virus. An antibiotic is useful in killing many different types of bacteria, rather than one specific kind.

Answer 2

No.
Posted on MedWatch:http://www.fda.gov/Medwatch/safety/2006/safety06.htm#tamiflu
"PRECAUTIONS/Neuropsychiatric Events and Patient Information sections of the prescribing information for Tamiflu, indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza infection in patients 1 year and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days and for the prophylaxis of influenza in patients 1 year and older.There have been postmarketing reports (mostly from Japan) of self-injury and delirium with the use of Tamiflu in patients with influenza. People with the flu, particularly children, may be at an increased risk of self-injury and confusion shortly after taking Tamiflu and should be closely monitored for signs of unusual behavior. A healthcare professional should be contacted immediately if the patient taking Tamiflu shows any signs of unusual behavior."

Answer 3

NO, Tamiflu is the company name for oseltamivir phosphate and is an antiviral med used to slow the rate of progression of the flu virus once contracted.

Answer 4

no. 1) antibiotics are not sold over the counter. 2) antibiotics do not help with the flu (antibiotics are for bacterial infections, not viral infections)

Answer 5

No

Answer 6

no