Peramivir (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 30, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Rapivab

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution

Pharmacologic Class: Neuraminidase Inhibitor, Influenza A&B Virus

Uses for peramivir

Peramivir injection is used to treat acute uncomplicated influenza in patients who have flu symptoms (eg, weakness, headache, fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat) for no more than 2 days. Peramivir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses.

Peramivir is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using peramivir

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For peramivir, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to peramivir or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of peramivir injection in children 6 months of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months of age.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of peramivir injection in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving peramivir, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using peramivir with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Influenza Virus Vaccine, Live

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Peramivir Intravenous