Title:

The United States Food and Drug Administration Agency (FDA) Approves Relenza for Preventing Influenza in Adults and Children aged 5 and Over.

Date:

31st March 2006

Author:

Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

 

Source – Druginfozone – The United States Food and Drug Agency (FDA) has approved GlaxoSmithKline Relenza (zanamivir) for preventing influenza in adults and children aged 5 and over.

The inhaled drug is licensed in the UK to treat adults and children over 12 years of age for influenza A and B viruses.

For more information go to: http://www.druginfozone.nhs.uk/record%20viewing/viewDetail.aspx?ids=56297 2

Prepared by Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

Date of Preparation: 31st March 2006