What medications are used to treat influenza A?

Influenza A refers to type A influenza. Patients generally can take medications including antiviral drugs and symptomatic treatment drugs.

Influenza A is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the influenza A virus, primarily transmitted through droplets. Symptoms include high fever, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, muscle pain, headache, and fatigue. The key to treating influenza A is timely use of antiviral medications, along with symptomatic and supportive treatments. Antiviral drugs include oseltamivir, peramivir, arbidol, and baloxavir marboxil.

For fever, antipyretics such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used. For cough, cough suppressants or expectorants may be used according to a physician's advice. Maintaining adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration is important. Additionally, sufficient rest helps the body recover, and avoiding close contact with others helps prevent virus transmission.

Other traditional Chinese medicines, such as Pudi Lan (Lonicera japonica), Lan Qin (Scutellaria chinensis), Jinhua Qinggan Granules, and Anti-viral Oral Liquid, also have certain antiviral effects and can be used as adjunctive treatments for influenza A. Patients should take medications under a physician's guidance, following medical advice or the drug's instructions, and avoid adjusting dosages on their own.