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Medicines zanamivir hydrateQuestion & answer

zanamivir hydrate · Medicine question

Is zanamivir hydrate an antibiotic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is an antiviral active against influenza A and B; it does not treat bacterial infections.

Sources for this answer

Dectova 10 mg/mL solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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