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FDA warns that Relenza is not to be administered by nebulizer or mechanical ventilator - MPR

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The FDA and GlaxoSmithKline have notified healthcare professionals of a report of the death of a patient with influenza who received Relenza (zanamivir) inhalation powder which was solubilized and administered by mechanical ventilation.

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