Why Is Amantadine Used?
Amantadine Is Used to Treat the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (Pd; a Disorder of the Nervous System That Causes Difficulties with Movement, Muscle Control...
Amantadine is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) and other similar conditions.
When should you take amantadine?
- Adults—129 milligrams (mg) once a day in the morning. Your doctor may increase your dose each week to a maximum dose of 322 mg (one 129 mg tablet and one 193 mg tablet) once a day taken in the morning.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What viruses does amantadine treat?
Amantadine is also an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent or treat certain influenza (flu) infections (type A). It may be given alone or together with flu shots. Amantadine will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other virus infections.
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