1) Swine flu is a viral infection caused by H1N1 influenza viruses that normally infect pigs but can be transmitted to humans. 2) There was a large global outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 swine flu in 2009. 3) Symptoms of swine flu in humans include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue and vomiting.

1. SRI LAKSHIMI NARASHIMHA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY SEMINOR ON SWINE FLU THE GHOST GUIDE : Mr.Rawoof khan M.Pharm BY:T.Sudharshan Reddy

6. TRANSMISSIONS Transmissions between pigs Transmissions from pigs to humans Transmissions between humans

8. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS COMMON Sore throat Head ache Chills Cough Running nose Vomiting Diarrhea CAUSES OF DEATH Respiratory failure Dehydration Electrolyte imbalance Pneumonia High fever

9. DIAGNOSIS SWAB TEST INFRARED THERMAL SCANNER BY SYMPTOMS

10. High accuracy screening for Swine Flu / H1 N1 virus

13. MODE OF ACTION: Oseltamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor, serving as a competitive inhibitor towards sialic acid, found on the surface proteins of normal host cells. By blocking the activity of the neuraminidase, Oseltamivir prevents new viral particles from being released by infected cells. ADVERS EFFECTS Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and headache. Rare ADRs include: hepatitis and elevated liver enzymes, rash, allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome Various other ADRs have been reported in postmarketing surveillance including: toxic epidermal necrolysis, cardiac arrhythmia, seizure, confusion, aggravation of diabetes, and haemorrhagic colitis.

14. H1N1 VIRUS

16. TAMIFLU Dosage by Age and Weight 1 Dose= 75 mg 1 Dose= One 75 mg pill 89 lbs or more (41 kg or more) 1 Dose= 60 mg 1 Dose= Two 30 mg pills 52 lbs – 88 lbs (24 kg – 40 kg) 1 Dose= 45 mg 1 Dose= One 45 mg pill 34 lbs – 51 lbs (16 kg – 23 kg) 1 Dose= 30 mg 1 Dose= One 30 mg pill Children 1 – 12 yrs . 33 lbs. or less 1 Dose= 75 mg 1 Dose= One 75 mg pill Adults andChildren 13 yrs. and older Liquid Dosage (using oral dosing dispenser) Pill Dosage Age and Weight

17. Vaccination 1.Serum Institute of India -Pune 2.Bharat Biotech -Hyderabad 3.Panacea Biotech -New Delhi A single shot of swine flu vaccine protected healthy adults within eight to 10 days, according to a U.S. study that doubles anticipated stockpiles and may help people get immunized faster. Indian companies

18. Prevention through Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1. Regular practice of Pranayama (Bastrika and Kapalabhati), will increase the lungs capacity and immunity against any infection especially swine flu. 2. Home remedies for Swine Flu a. Juice of tulsi (basil) with honey b. Fresh ginger juice with honey c. Clove powder with milk d. Cinnamon bark powder with milk/ warm water e. Fresh juice of pepper mint / powder with warm water f. Cardamomum powder g. Turmeric powde r

19. Common Ayurvedic remedies for Swine Flu 1. Dasamoola Katutryam Kashayam – An Ayurvedic, pure herbal formula, effective against all types of respiratory infections and poor immunity. It is also good for fever, cough, body pain, etc. 2. Vyagradi Kashayam – An Ayurvedic, pure herbal formula effective against all types of respiratory infections and fever. This improves lung function, removes toxins from the body, and improves body metabolism. 3. Kanchanara Guggulu – An herbal Ayurvedic formulation proven effective for improving immunity and lymph gland functions. 4. Agasthya Rasayanam- Improves the respiratory function and ability. 5. Chyavanaprash – Improves the general immunity and particularly prevents respiratory infections. 6. Haridra Kanda – Ayurvedic formulations with turmeric and improves the immunity. 7. Khadiradi Gutika - Improves the general immunity and particularly prevents respiratory infections. 8. Ayurveda recommends regular detoxification therapies like purgation, emesis, and medicated smoking .

20. CONCLUSION Swine flu is a dreadful viral disease caused by H1N1 virus,which Has a greater outbreak in 2009. By effective measures we can prevent this disease and vaccination For this disease is under development. As a PHARMACIST we have to know the mode of spread of this Disease.

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