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http://www.elnuevodia.com/sinautorizacionparautilizartamifluyzanamivir-807545.html
Spanish-English Translation
October 28, 2010
5:58 p.m.
Without permission to use Tamiflu and zanamivir
The FDA allowed the use of these drugs for the pandemic influenza A H1N1, but the Emergency Use Permit ended in June
For ELNUEVODIA.COM
San Juan-The Secretary of the Department of Health, Lorenzo Gonz?lez Feliciano, said today that the Emergency Use Authorization of the antiviral oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) ended in June.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, for its acronym in English) had approved its use to meet the Pandemic Influenza A H1N1. These drugs were approved under this order to be distributed to the public free of charge by health authorities during the pandemic. This provision limits their use after it was declared an end to the pandemic.
Feliciano Gonzalez said, "on June 21 this year, the FDA notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, for its acronym in English), the Emergency Use Authorization ended June 23, 2010" . In a letter explaining the CDC, it was established that this supplement, which still exists under the control of the DS, can not be used for the management of patients with flu season, which has been prescribed these drugs by their GPs . It further indicated that these antiviral DS store should be set aside to handle a possible future pandemic emergency.
Health recommended that doctors who, if they feel it is necessary to prescribe the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza for the treatment of seasonal influenza, should be clear that the patient should be purchased with a prescription if the medication is covered under your health plan. The state government, under the guidelines of the FDA, before free these drugs that were purchased to address the emergence of influenza A H1N1.
"In the current influenza season, we have identified strains of influenza A H3N2 and B. There is no evidence of positive cases of H1N1. We emphasize that the most effective prevention is vaccination. The vaccine is available for this season contains protection against these 3 strains of influenza. We urge all people to get vaccinated to protect their health and their loved ones. The vaccine is available for use in persons 6 months and older, "concluded the Secretary of Health
Spanish-English Translation
October 28, 2010
5:58 p.m.
Without permission to use Tamiflu and zanamivir
The FDA allowed the use of these drugs for the pandemic influenza A H1N1, but the Emergency Use Permit ended in June
For ELNUEVODIA.COM
San Juan-The Secretary of the Department of Health, Lorenzo Gonz?lez Feliciano, said today that the Emergency Use Authorization of the antiviral oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) ended in June.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, for its acronym in English) had approved its use to meet the Pandemic Influenza A H1N1. These drugs were approved under this order to be distributed to the public free of charge by health authorities during the pandemic. This provision limits their use after it was declared an end to the pandemic.
Feliciano Gonzalez said, "on June 21 this year, the FDA notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, for its acronym in English), the Emergency Use Authorization ended June 23, 2010" . In a letter explaining the CDC, it was established that this supplement, which still exists under the control of the DS, can not be used for the management of patients with flu season, which has been prescribed these drugs by their GPs . It further indicated that these antiviral DS store should be set aside to handle a possible future pandemic emergency.
Health recommended that doctors who, if they feel it is necessary to prescribe the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza for the treatment of seasonal influenza, should be clear that the patient should be purchased with a prescription if the medication is covered under your health plan. The state government, under the guidelines of the FDA, before free these drugs that were purchased to address the emergence of influenza A H1N1.
"In the current influenza season, we have identified strains of influenza A H3N2 and B. There is no evidence of positive cases of H1N1. We emphasize that the most effective prevention is vaccination. The vaccine is available for this season contains protection against these 3 strains of influenza. We urge all people to get vaccinated to protect their health and their loved ones. The vaccine is available for use in persons 6 months and older, "concluded the Secretary of Health