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Zanamivir (Relenza) is a prescription inhaled medication used to treat and prevent the flu (influenza)including H1N1 (swine flu). Zanamivir (Relenza) decreases and suppresses the spread of influenza A and B viruses (to include H1N1 or swine flu. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and patient information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.

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      • Pregnant and women who are breastfeeding are encouraged to receive the seasonal flu shot as well as the 2009 H1N1 influenza (swine flu) vaccine. H1N1 flu is treated with the medications Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanamivir). Pregnant women should not receive the H1N1 attenuated nasal spray vaccine. Possible side effects of the H1N1 flu vaccine include muscle aches, fever, nausea, tiredness, or headache.
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