Tamiflu for Pregnant Women

5Feb/100

Ministry of Health recommended pregnant women to treat the new flu with Tamiflu and Relenza - and preferably in the first hours of the disease. At the same time, these medications belong to the C category, thus it is not known whether they are safe for pregnant women.

Pregnant and nursing women are in a swine flu risk group. Previously, they were suggested various types of interferons only for treatment.

Now, in accordance with WHO recommendations, pregnant and breastfeeding women are recommended to be given the
drug Tamiflu or Relenza as soon as possible (within the first 48 hours) in a dose of 1 capsule (or two inhalations) per day for 5 days.

Since there are no reliable clinical tests regarding safety of Tamiflu for pregnant and breastfeeding women, the Ministry of Health notes: "The data available to assess the risks and benefits suggests that pregnant and lactating women with suspected or confirmed influenza need to start the antiviral therapy ASAP because possible benefits from use of Tamiflu or Relenza outweigh the potential risk to the fetus or infant. The necessity of prescribing these antivirals is solved by a consultation taking into consideration life indications. In case of Tamiflu treatment, the pregnant ot nursing patient should provide an acceptance of the treatment in written form".

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