Amantadine-HCl-Generic-Capsules-100-mg-1

Amantadine Capsules 100mg

Name: Amantadine Capsules 100mg
Brand: Amantadine
SKU: 2656
Price: 0.22 USD
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Categories: Cat Arthritis/Pain, Dog Arthritis/Pain Tags: Arthritis Pain, Neuropathic Pain Brand: Amantadine Brand: Amantadine

Description

Description
Help relieve pain with Amantadine HCI. Not only has this prescription medication been used to treat pain, but it may also be prescribed as an antiviral agent. More specifically, Amantadine HCI may be used for the treatment of arthritis and neuropathic pain due to nerve injury. Customers may receive this drug under the name Symmetrel.

Uses
Amantadine hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of infection caused by various strains of influenza A virus. These capsules are also indicated in the treatment of parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.

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Additional information

Brand	Amantadine
Side Effects	Possible side effects of amantadine may include flatulence, diarrhea and agitation. Taking this medication with antihistamines may also lead to difficulty urinating, dry mouth and an increased heart rate.
Drug & Food Interactions	Careful observation is required when amantadine is administered concurrently with central nervous system stimulants. Agents with anticholinergic properties may potentiate the anticholinergic-like side effects of amantadine. Co-administration of thioridazine has been reported to worsen the tremor in elderly pets with Parkinson’s disease, however, it is not known if other phenothiazines produce a similar response.
Precautions	This medication should not be used in pets with kidney disease, behavioral disorders, seizure disorders, liver disease or congestive heart disease. Pets who are pregnant, nursing or with untreated glaucoma should not take Amantadine. Thiazide diuretics may decrease the excretion of this medication. This prescription medication should not be taken with the antibiotic Trimethoprim-sulfa or the heart medication quinidine. This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats.
Recommended Dosage	The dose for dogs and cats is approximately 3 to 5 mg/kg PO once daily.
Storage Instructions	Store at temperatures from 68° – 77°F.