What are the treatment medications for influenza A and B?

Apr 12, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask what medications are used to treat influenza A and B?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
The treatment of infectious hepatitis primarily relies on antiviral therapy. Antiviral medications are mainly classified into those targeting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and those targeting hepatitis C virus (HCV). HBV antiviral drugs include nitrile derivatives, trimethoprim-like agents, and choline-related compounds, with typical examples such as lamotrigine, ribavirin, kanamycin, betaxolol, and atenolol. HCV antiviral drugs mainly include glimepiride, cetirizine, besmit, and arabic acid ulinastatin. Glimepiride is a fully oral combination medication, and its common side effects include diarrhea, headache, fatigue, and nausea. In addition, antiviral therapy may be supplemented with adjunctive medications such as immunosuppressants, agents promoting viral clearance, and corticosteroids to improve patients' clinical symptoms and treatment outcomes. Treatment for infectious hepatitis generally lasts from 3 months to 1 year, and specific treatment regimens should be determined by qualified physicians.