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What medications should patients with influenza A take?

Feb 08, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, medications that can be taken by patients with influenza A include Baloxavir Marboxil tablets, antiviral oral solution, Oseltamivir Phosphate capsules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, and Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules. Before using any medication, patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication. Patients should also maintain good living and dietary habits.

Generally, medications that can be taken by patients with Influenza A include Baloxavir Marboxil tablets, antiviral oral liquid, Oseltamivir Phosphate capsules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, and Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Baloxavir Marboxil Tablets

Baloxavir Marboxil tablets' main component is Baloxavir Marboxil, which can hydrolyze and transform into the active metabolite Baloxavir, exerting anti-influenza viral activity. It is suitable for patients aged 12 years and older with Influenza A.

2. Antiviral Oral Liquid

The main components of antiviral oral liquid include Isatidis Radix (Ban Lan Gen), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao), Phragmitis Rhizoma (Lu Gen), Rehmanniae Radix (Sheng Di Huang), etc. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is suitable for flu-like symptoms such as cough, fever, and nasal congestion caused by wind-heat感冒 or Influenza A.

3. Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules

The main component of Oseltamivir Phosphate capsules is Oseltamivir Phosphate, which can inhibit the neuraminidase activity of the Influenza A virus, preventing the virus from surviving and spreading in the body. It is suitable for adults and children aged 1 year and older.

4. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules

The main components of Lianhua Qingwen capsules include Forsythiae Fructus (Lian Qiao), Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Jin Yin Hua), Ephedrae Herba (Zhi Ma Huang), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao), etc. It has the effects of clearing influenza toxins and relieving lung heat. It is suitable for symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue caused by Influenza A. Patients with cold deficiency syndrome of the spleen and stomach should use it cautiously.

5. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules

The main component of Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antipyretic and analgesic effects. It is suitable for relieving symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle pain caused by Influenza A. It is suitable for both adults and children.

Before using any medication, patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication. At the same time, patients should maintain good living and dietary habits to enhance their immunity and better resist the influenza virus.

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