J05AH02 - Oseltamivir |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
No CYP-interactions.
Chemical description
Antiviral neuramidinase inhibitor used perorally (up to 75 mg x 2 daily for 5 days) in symptomatic influenza in adults and children > 1 year, and as prevention after viral exposure in individuals > 13 years. About 90% of the absorbed dose is metabolzed by liver esterases, the carboxylated metabolite excreted in urine. CYPs are not involved in the biotransformation.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 2 patients with acute porphyria.
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