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Amantadine Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Dopamine agonist.
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How Supplied
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Manufacturer
Amantadine Syrup Indications
Indications
Parkinsonism. Drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.
Amantadine Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adult
Parkinsonism monotherapy: initially 100mg twice daily, may increase after 1–2 weeks by 100mg daily. Serious associated illness or high doses of other antiparkinson drugs: 100mg once daily, may increase after 1 to several weeks to 100mg twice daily; max 400mg/day in divided doses. Extrapyramidal disorders: 100mg twice daily; max 300mg/day in divided doses. Renal dysfunction: reduce dose; see literature.
Children
Not recommended.
Amantadine Syrup Contraindications
Not Applicable
Amantadine Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Amantadine Syrup Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Adjust dose gradually. History of seizures. Heart failure. Orthostatic hypotension. Peripheral edema. Renal (CrCl <50mL/min) or hepatic dysfunction. Psychiatric disorders. Suicidal ideation. History of recurrent eczematoid rash. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Amantadine Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Amantadine Syrup Interactions
Interactions
Caution with CNS stimulants. Thioridazine may worsen tremor in elderly patients with parkinsonism.
Amantadine Syrup Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (when drug is withdrawn or dose is reduced), nausea, dizziness, insomnia, heart failure, anxiety, irritability, hallucinations, confusion, anorexia, anticholinergic effects, constipation, ataxia, livedo reticularis, peripheral edema, orthostatic hypotension, headache, somnolence, dream abnormality, diarrhea, fatigue.
Amantadine Syrup Clinical Trials
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Amantadine Syrup Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Symmetrel.
Amantadine Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
Amantadine Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Adamantane.
See Also
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Amantadine Syrup Indications
Indications
Prophylaxis and treatment of influenza A infections.
Amantadine Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adult
200mg daily in 1–2 divided doses. Elderly: 100mg/day. Renal dysfunction: reduce dose; see literature.
Children
<1yr: not recommended. 1–9yrs: 4.4–8.8mg/kg per day; max 150mg daily. 9–12yrs: 100mg twice daily. Renal dysfunction: reduce dose; see literature.
Amantadine Syrup Contraindications
Not Applicable
Amantadine Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Amantadine Syrup Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
History of seizures. Heart failure. Orthostatic hypotension. Peripheral edema. Renal (CrCl <50mL/min) or hepatic dysfunction. Psychiatric disorders. Suicidal ideation. History of recurrent eczematoid rash. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Amantadine Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Amantadine Syrup Interactions
Interactions
Caution with CNS stimulants.
Amantadine Syrup Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (when drug is withdrawn or dose is reduced), nausea, dizziness, insomnia, heart failure, anxiety, irritability, hallucinations, confusion, anorexia, anticholinergic effects, constipation, ataxia, livedo reticularis, peripheral edema, orthostatic hypotension, headache, somnolence, dream abnormality, diarrhea, fatigue.
Amantadine Syrup Clinical Trials
See Literature
Amantadine Syrup Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Symmetrel.
Amantadine Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
