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Medicines zanamivirQuestion & answer

zanamivir · Medicine question

Is zanamivir an antibiotic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is an antiviral neuraminidase inhibitor and does not treat bacterial infections.

Sources for this answer

Relenza 5mg/dose inhalation powder.emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 26

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