Oseltamivir
Approved · EMAAlso known as Tamiflu, (-)-oseltamivir, 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(acetylamino)-5-amino-3-(1-ethylpropoxy)-, ethyl ester, (3R-(3alpha,4beta,5alpha))-, Ethyl (3R,4R,5S)-4-acetamido-5-amino-3-(1-ethylpropoxy)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate+2 more
Tamiflu, (-)-oseltamivir, 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(acetylamino)-5-amino-3-(1-ethylpropoxy)-, ethyl ester, (3R-(3alpha,4beta,5alpha))-, Ethyl (3R,4R,5S)-4-acetamido-5-amino-3-(1-ethylpropoxy)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate, Oseltamivir Phosphate, Oseltamivirum.
Recent clinical, regulatory, research and industry developments relating to this drug.
Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy
Suraxavir Marboxil And Oseltamivir for Influenza Prophylaxis Under a Hospital-based Setting
Drug Safety Update: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu): update to Patient Information Leaflet
Profile
Canonical identifiers, marketed brand names and mechanism, resolved across RxNorm, ChEMBL and ATC.
Regulatory timeline
The complete regulatory record, grouped by authority — approvals, safety advisories and label changes. Each authority shows its most recent events; expand one to read its full history.
Indication: Treatment of influenzaIn patients one year of age and older who present with symptoms typical of influenza, when influenza virus is circulating in the community. Ebilfumin is… Show full indicationShow less
Treatment of influenzaIn patients one year of age and older who present with symptoms typical of influenza, when influenza virus is circulating in the community. Ebilfumin is indicated for the treatment of infants less than 1 year of age during a pandemic influenza outbreak (see section 5.2 of the SmPC). The treating physician should take into account the pathogenicity of the circulating strain and the underlying condition of the patient to ensure there is a potential benefit to the child. Prevention of influenzaPost-exposure prevention in individuals 1 year of age or older following contact with a clinically diagnosed influenza case when influenza virus is circulating in the community. The appropriate use of Ebilfumin for prevention of influenza should be determined on a case by case basis by the circumstances and the population requiring protection. In exceptional situations (e.g. in case of a mismatch between the circulating and vaccine virus strains, and a pandemic situation) seasonal prevention could be considered in individuals one year of age or older. Ebilfumin is indicated for post-exposure prevention of influenza in infants less than 1 year of age during a pandemic influenza outbreak (see section 5.2 of the SmPC). Ebilfumin is not a substitute for influenza vaccination.
Indication: Treatment of influenza Tamiflu is indicated in adults and children including full term neonates who present with symptoms typical of influenza, when influenza virus is circulating… Show full indicationShow less
Treatment of influenza Tamiflu is indicated in adults and children including full term neonates who present with symptoms typical of influenza, when influenza virus is circulating in the community. Efficacy has been demonstrated when treatment is initiated within two days of first onset of symptoms.Prevention of influenza Post-exposure prevention in individuals one year of age or older following contact with a clinically diagnosed influenza case when influenza virus is circulating in the community. The appropriate use of Tamiflu for prevention of influenza should be determined on a case-by-case basis by the circumstances and the population requiring protection. In exceptional situations (e.g. in case of a mismatch between the circulating and vaccine virus strains, and a pandemic situation) seasonal prevention could be considered in individuals one year of age or older. Tamiflu is indicated for post-exposure prevention of influenza in infants less than 1 year of age during a pandemic-influenza outbreak. Tamiflu is not a substitute for influenza vaccination. The use of antivirals for the treatment and prevention of influenza should be determined on the basis of official recommendations. Decisions regarding the use of oseltamivir for treatment and prophylaxis should take into consideration what is known about the characteristics of the circulating influenza viruses, available information on influenza drug susceptibility patterns for each season and the impact of the disease in different geographical areas and patient populations.
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Clinical trials
The current development programme across all trial phases — status mix, phase distribution and the late-stage studies shaping the evidence base.
Late-stage studies
Phase III+ trials still open or recently active — where late-stage evidence is being generated.
Recent completions
Trials that read out recently, adding to the completed evidence base.
Research activity
Key research shaping understanding of this drug, combining the latest publications with the most influential evidence.
Major research themes3
Journals, researchers & institutions
- BMJ (Clinical research ed.)1
- RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — drug identity
- ChEMBL (EMBL-EBI) & UniProt — pharmacology and targets
- Europe PMC — research literature
- ClinicalTrials.gov — clinical trials
- Regulatory event sources are credited in the Regulatory Timeline above.