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What is amantadine?

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Amantadine is a synthetic antiviral agent that also has strong antiparkinsonian properties. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Symmetrel, and is also available under its generic name.

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An amantadine is a polycyclic amine which is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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What is the difference between Amantadine and Amantadine hydrochloride?

Actually they are the same substance. A chloride ion is introduced to amantadine to become amantadine hydrochloride. This will be helpful to increase the solubility of amantadine. Most drugs are absorbed faster by the body if they are salts, especially hydrochloride salts and sulfate salts


Is amantadine a narcotic?

yes


What are the side effects of amantadine?

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.


What is Symmetrel also called?

Amantadine


What is Amantadine also called?

Symmetrel


Is amantadine a painkiller?

No, it's an anti-Parkinsonian.


What is rimantadine?

it is a derivative of anti-viral drug Amantadine which blocks the ion channel and prevent uncoating of influenza A virus and it has less side effects as compared to Amantadine.


What is the purpose of amantadine?

Amantadine is used to treat a group of side effects, called parkinsonian side effects, that include tremors , difficulty walking, and slack muscle tone.


What drug interactions does amantadine have?

The combination of amantadine and central nervous system stimulants (e.g., amphetamines or decongestants) may cause increased central nervous stimulation or increase the likelihood of seizures.


What drugs are used to slow the growth or reproduction of viruses?

Acyclovir, ganciclovir, foscarnet, and amantadine


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What is the Mexican drug antiflu- des?

It is an anticold or anti flu medication, contains paracetamol, amantadine and clorphenamine, its useful when the symptoms are not complicated.