By Kendra Cherry. Updated July 01, 2016. Psychology's most famous figure is also one of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century. Sigmund Freud's work and theories helped shape our views of childhood, personality, memory, sexuality and therapy.
A. Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is an antiviral drug. It works by attacking the flu virus to keep it from multiplying in your body and by reducing the symptoms of the flu. Tamiflu can sometimes keep you from getting the flu if you take it before you get sick. The term flu refers to illness caused by the influenza virus. The flu is a respiratory infection that can cause symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains, cough, and sore throat. The flu can range from mild common cold symptoms, to the typical flu symptoms described above, to life-threatening pneumonia and other complications, including secondary bacterial infections.
1 Anti-pyretic (anti-fever) medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) are used to treat fever related to flu-like syndrome. 2  This may be prescribed to be taken around the clock, or prior to when expected fever may occur. 3  Do not take more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen in a 24 hour time frame.ther: 1  If you are vomiting due to flu-like symptoms, stop eating. 2  Avoid caffeine and smoking. 3  Suck on hard candy, popsicles, or ice during chemotherapy. 4  Take the medications for nausea and vomiting as prescribed by your doctor for flu-like symptoms. 5  Notify your nurse or doctor if you feel nauseated during chemotherapy.