You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: purplish-red blotchy spots on the skin, swelling of the ankles/ feet, difficulty urinating, vision changes.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: shortness of breath, mental/ mood changes (such as depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, compulsive behavior including urge to gamble), muscle stiffness, uncontrolled muscle movements, unusual sweating, fast heartbeat, unexplained fever, seizures.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, nausea, stomach upset, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, nervousness, or trouble sleeping may occur. Tell your doctor if this medication stops working well. This medication may not work as well after it has been taken for several months. Your doctor may want to reduce your dose gradually. Do not suddenly stop taking the medication because symptoms or side effects may worsen.
Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection.In Parkinson's disease, the effects of the medication may not be noticed for several weeks.
#AMADINE MEDICATION FULL#
Continue taking it until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Therefore, take this medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.If you are taking amantadine for a viral infection, begin taking it as soon as possible. Do not take more than prescribed by your doctor.This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. In children, the dosage is also based on body weight. If you are taking this medication twice a day and have trouble sleeping after taking it, take the second dose several hours before bedtime.If you are taking the syrup, measure the dose carefully with a medication spoon/cup.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
#AMADINE MEDICATION HOW TO#
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.Amantadine is also used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (e.g., drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, other medical conditions. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible.Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. USES: Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu ( influenza A). Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes |
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | GENERIC NAME: AMANTADINE - ORAL (a-MAN-ta-deen) BRAND NAME(S): Symmetrel
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