WHO Georgia Office Head warns against improper use of “Tamiflu"

14:19, 09.01.2019

I would like to warn people that drugs are not candies and cannot be taken as sweet upon your own decision, -Marian Ivanusha, Head of WHO Georgia Office, said at a news conference.

Head of WHO Georgia Office said that the anti-influenza drug “Tamiflu”, which is unrivaled on the market at this stage, should only be taken in case of influenza complications.

“Tamiflu is an antiviral drug. It is similar to antibiotics, but it works against the flu virus, so I want to warn people strictly: drugs are not candies and cannot be taken as sweet upon your own decision. If you normally see respiratory symptoms, do not run into a drugstore, do not buy and take “Tamiflu”. This is a serious drug that should be taken following a doctor’s prescription in case of specific complications. “Tamiflu” is the only drug of such action at this stage on the market,” Ivanusha said.

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