noun
- Plural of oseltamivir; antiviral medications used to treat and prevent influenza infections.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; commonly known by brand name Tamiflu; typically prescribed within 48 hours of symptom onset
Examples
- The doctor prescribed oseltamivirs to help reduce the severity of the flu.
- During flu season, oseltamivirs are often recommended for high-risk patients.
- The hospital stockpiled oseltamivirs in preparation for the pandemic.
- Oseltamivirs work best when taken early in the course of infection.
- Several oseltamivirs are available in both oral and inhaled forms.