AgentTypes of influenza viruses inhibitedRoute of administrationDosageCost* (daily)Cost* (five-day regimen)
Amantadine (Symmetrel)AOral (tablet, capsule, syrup)200 mg as a single dose or 100 mg twice daily†$ 1.96$ 9.82
Rimantadine (Flumadine)AOral (tablet, syrup)100 mg twice daily†3.7818.90
Zanamivir (Relenza)A and BOral inhalation‡2 inhalations (one 5-mg blister per inhalation for a total dose of 10 mg) twice daily8.8844.00
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)A and BOral (capsule)75 mg twice daily§$10.60$53.00