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cpg
PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2011 1:54 am 
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Be Well 2 wrote:
Thank you, appreciate making it simple for simple minds.


Which leaves only Relenza or Zanamivir as the only effective antiviral alternative ( unless of course you are a serious asthma sufferer etc in which case it may be better than nothing )

The Japanese have licensed (in Japan only) Inavir which is also a effective NA inhibitor. BARDA in the USA have just given Biota a $231 million grant to fast track it for the US market. The first thing they have requested is manufacturing be set up. Maybe too late but at least they are trying as they are very aware of potential tamiflu resistance.


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cpg wrote:
Be Well 2 wrote:
Thank you, appreciate making it simple for simple minds.


Which leaves only Relenza or Zanamivir as the only effective antiviral alternative ( unless of course you are a serious asthma sufferer in which case it may be better than nothing )

The Japanese have licensed (in Japan only) Inavir which is also a effective NA inhibitor. BARDA in the USA have just given Biota a $231 million grant to fast track it for the US market. The first thing they have requested is manufacturing be set up. Maybe too late but at least they are trying as they are very aware of potential tamiflu resistance.


Slight correction. Relenza is contraindicated for essentially any major respiratory condition, not just asthma. Unfortunately, these are also very high risk groups.

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cpg
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wotan wrote:
cpg wrote:
Be Well 2 wrote:
Thank you, appreciate making it simple for simple minds.


Which leaves only Relenza or Zanamivir as the only effective antiviral alternative ( unless of course you are a serious asthma sufferer in which case it may be better than nothing )

The Japanese have licensed (in Japan only) Inavir which is also a effective NA inhibitor. BARDA in the USA have just given Biota a $231 million grant to fast track it for the US market. The first thing they have requested is manufacturing be set up. Maybe too late but at least they are trying as they are very aware of potential tamiflu resistance.


Slight correction. Relenza is contraindicated for essentially any major respiratory condition, not just asthma. Unfortunately, these are also very high risk groups



yes it's not perfect but do your own research. For example they have done studies where they found it was effective for cystic fibrosis sufferers.

Remember relenza is a fine powder you inhale. Obviously if you are gasping for breath there will be issues.
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niman
PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2011 6:22 pm 
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http://www.recombinomics.com/News/05181 ... rtant.html

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Dr Niman,
This link works but when you go directly to "Whats New" on the Recombinomics website it doesnt appear.
PS Keep up the good work!!
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Dr Niman,
This link works but when you go directly to "Whats New" on the Recombinomics website it doesnt appear.
PS Keep up the good work!!
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Hit refresh on your browser.

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