it's an anti-viral drug used for flu, and now some Parkinsons patients.
Amantidine is a dopamine facilitator and it acts by increasing dopamine release in basal ganglia.
Amantadine is generally well tolerated, but may cause dizziness and nausea. It is classified as pregnancy schedule C. Since amantadine is excreted in breast milk, breastfeeding while taking amantidine is not recommended.