Oseltamivir phosphate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006163",
  "term": "Oseltamivir phosphate",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A drug used to prevent and to treat influenza virus infections. It blocks the release of the virus from infected cells. It is a type of antiviral agent. Also called Tamiflu.",
    "The phosphate salt of oseltamivir, a synthetic derivative prodrug of ethyl ester with antiviral activity. By blocking neuraminidases on the surfaces of influenza viruses, oseltamivir interferes with host cell release of complete viral particles."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "Tamiflu"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/oseltamivir-phosphate/"
}