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Medicines zanamivirQuestion & answer

zanamivir · Medicine question

Are clinically significant drug interactions likely with zanamivir?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Clinically significant drug interactions with zanamivir are unlikely, as it is eliminated through renal filtration.

Sources for this answer

Relenza 5mg/dose inhalation powder.GlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 26Document updated 21 December 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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