Specific treatment for flu include:

   1. Older agents that are very efficacious only against the Influenza A virus:
         1. Amantadine
         2. Rimantadine
   2. Newer agents that are used for the treatment of Influenza A and B:
         1. Zanamir for inhalation
         2. Oseltamivir

           One drawback against these drugs is their high cost. Side effects include headache, dizziness, insomnia, irritability, difficulty in concentrating, and anxiety.

           Antibiotics should not be given unless there are bacterial complications.