Amantadine |
Symadine; Symmetrel |
Amantadine, 1-adamantane amine, is an antiviral drug that was approved by the FDA in 1976 for the treatment of influenza type A in adults. The drug has also been demonstrated to help reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease and drug-induced short-term extrapyramidal syndroms. As an antiparkinsonic it is being prescribed together with L-DOPA when L-DOPA responses decline (probably due to tolerance).
... AMANTADINE (Symmetrel®) prevents or treats certain influenza (flu) infections. It is not an effective treatment for colds or other viruses. Amantadine can also improve muscle control and reduce muscle stiffness in patients with Parkinson''s disease or similar movement disorders. Generic amantadine capsules are available. ...
Amantadine Systematic (IUPAC) name adamantan-1-amine Identifier ...
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- Amantadine (Drug Digest)
- Symadine (Drug Digest)

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