What is Rapivab: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Rapivab

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• This medicine should be given as soon as possible after flu symptoms start or after you are exposed to the flu (within the first 2 days).

What to do if you miss a dose of Rapivab

Rapivab contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to peramivir.

Rapivab warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Unusual behavior

Rapivab interactions

• Tell your doctor if you have received a live influenza vaccine in the past 2 weeks. Do not use the live influenza vaccine for at least 48 hours after you receive this medicine.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.