Amantadine Hcl 100mg
Amantadine Hcl 100mg is an antiviral drug with important uses in treating Parkinson’s disease and drug-induced movement disorders. It works by increasing dopamine release and blocking its reuptake, which helps reduce stiffness, tremor, and dyskinesia. Amantadine is a useful medication for controlling both viral infections and movement symptoms.
Product Introduction
Amantadine Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat drug-induced movement disorder. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical called dopamine in the brain, which is important for controlling movement.
Amantadine Tablet is also used to prevents and treats influenza infection. The antiviral poperty of the medicine works against the viruses to prevent their and multiplication. Amantadine Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. This medicine may put you at a higher risk of having seizures, so it is better to talk to your doctor if you have any history of seizures or taking medication for it.
Some common side effects of Amantadine Tablet include nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), hallucinations, peripheral edema and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may initially cause dizziness and lowering of blood pressure while standing, so rise slowly and do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Amantadine Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat drug-induced movement disorder. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical called dopamine in the brain, which is important for controlling movement.
Amantadine Tablet is also used to prevents and treats influenza infection. The antiviral poperty of the medicine works against the viruses to prevent their and multiplication. Amantadine Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. This medicine may put you at a higher risk of having seizures, so it is better to talk to your doctor if you have any history of seizures or taking medication for it.
Some common side effects of Amantadine Tablet include nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), hallucinations, peripheral edema and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may initially cause dizziness and lowering of blood pressure while standing, so rise slowly and do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Uses of Amantadine Tablet
- Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
- Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Benefits of Amantadine Tablet
In Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Amantadine Tablet is one of the most effective medications to relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
In Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Side effects of Amantadine Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amantadine
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Hallucination
- Peripheral edema
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Common side effects of Amantadine
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Hallucination
- Peripheral edema
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Amantadine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amantadine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Amantadine Tablet works
Amantadine Tablet is a dopamine agonist that treats Parkinson’s disease. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain which regulates body movements. It also has an antiviral property. It works against viruses to prevent their growth and multiplication. It also appears to restricts the viruses to release infectious chemicals (viral nucleic acid) to enter into the body. Thus, it prevents and treats influenza infection.
| Quantity | 180, 270, 360, 90 |
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| Manufacturer | Cipla Limited |
| Indian Brand | Amantrel 100mg |
| US Brand Name | Amantadine HCL, Lysovir |
| Generic Name | Amantadine Hcl |
| Dosage | 100mg |
| Drug Type | Capsules |