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Active ingredient: Amantadine

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About Amantadine

Antiparkinsonism Preps

Uses

Parkinsonism. Protection or treatment for patients with A2 or A/New Jersey influenza in whom complications might be expected or who are at risk. Herpes zoster.

How to take it

Parkinsonism: Adults: 100 mg daily for first wk increasing to 100 mg twice daily. Children: Not recommended. Influenza: Adults: Treatment: 100 mg twice daily for 5-7 days. Prophylaxis: 100 mg twice daily for 7-10 days. Children: Under 10 yr, not recommended; over 10 yr, treatment and prophylaxis, 100 mg every morning. Herpes zoster: Adults: 100 mg twice daily for 14- 28 days. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Livedo reticularis, peripheral oedema. Skin rash, visual, CNS & GI disturbances, headache, blurred vision, anorexia, dry mouth, sweating, palpitations, orthostatic hypotension, myalgia, fatigue.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: History of convulsions or gastric ulceration. Severe renal disease. Untreated closed-angle glaucoma. Precautions: Liver disease, congestive heart failure, history of cardiovascular disorders. Confusion, hallucinations, other psychiatric disorders. Moderate renal impairment. Monitor for impulse control disorders incl pathological gambling, hypersexuality, compulsive spending or eating. Elderly. Withdraw gradually.

Advice

Take last dose in afternoon. Do not stop taking medication abruptly, gradually lower the dose and then stop. Contact prescriber if there is difficulty in breathing, unusual swelling of extremities, increased tremors, change in gait, change in mental status, anxiety, depression, irritability, speech impairment, hallucination. Contact prescriber if influenza symptoms do not improve after 2 to 3 days or there is increased urge for any activity. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber. Change position slowly from sitting or lying to standing. Empty bladder before taking medication. Avoid alcohol during therapy. Have…

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Interactions with Amantadine

Anticholinergic agents, L-dopa, diuretics combination, antipsychotics, other centrally acting agents.

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