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Flumadine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Rimantadine HCl 100mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Adamantane.
How Supplied
Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Flumadine Indications
Indications
Influenza A infections.
Flumadine Dosage and Administration
Adult
Prophylaxis or treatment: 100mg twice daily. Hepatic dysfunction, renal failure (CrCl ≤10mL/min), or elderly in nursing home: 100mg daily. Treat for at least 7 days after initial symptoms.
Children
<1yr: not recommended. 1–9yrs: prophylaxis: 5mg/kg daily; max 150mg daily. ≥10yrs: as adult.
Flumadine Contraindications
Not Applicable
Flumadine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Flumadine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if seizures develop. Epilepsy. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Flumadine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Flumadine Interactions
Interactions
May be antagonized by acetaminophen, aspirin. May be potentiated by cimetidine.
Flumadine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, insomnia, dizziness, xerostomia, nervousness, fatigue, asthenia.
Flumadine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Flumadine Note
Not Applicable
Flumadine Patient Counseling
See Literature
