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Doctor Warns H1N1 Treatment Timing Matters Within 48 Hours
Dr. Ravi Godse is warning people about the timing of treatment for H1N1.
He says a medicine called oseltamivir works best when given within 48 hours.
That means people should not wait too long before speaking with a doctor.
Some people may wait for their fever to go away on its own.
They might see a doctor on the third day and ask for another opinion on the fourth day.
By then, the best time to start the medicine may have passed.
The warning was posted on Instagram.
Anyone with concerns should seek medical advice promptly.
Physician Dr. Ravi Godse says oseltamivir should be given within 48 hours to be effective.
Some patients may wait two days for a fever to subside before seeking medical care.
A doctor visit on the third day and a second opinion on the fourth could delay treatment.
Godse shared the warning on Instagram.
The concern is that delaying care may cause patients to miss oseltamivir’s ideal treatment window.
- Who
- Physician Dr. Ravi Godse and patients who may have H1N1.
- What
- Godse warned that oseltamivir should be given within 48 hours to be effective.
- Where
- The warning was shared on Instagram.
- When
- Within the first 48 hours of illness; the warning was shared on Instagram, with no posting date specified.
- Why
- Patients who wait several days before seeking care may miss oseltamivir’s ideal treatment window.
Key facts
- Medicine
- Oseltamivir
- Treatment window
- Within 48 hours, according to Dr. Ravi Godse
- Potential delay
- Waiting two days for a fever to subside
- Example timeline
- Doctor visit on day three and another opinion on day four
- Source
- Dr. Ravi Godse’s Instagram statement
- Condition mentioned
- H1N1
Quotes
Dr. Ravi Godse
Physician who warned on Instagram about the importance of starting Oseltamivir promptly.
“For Oseltamivir to be effective, it has to be given within 48 hours.”
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