Amantide Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Amantadine (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Synthetic Tricyclic Amine Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Dopamine facilitator |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 364 |
FAQ
Can Amantide get you high?
The use of Amantide may cause impulse control disorders in which you may have strong urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, intense urges to spend money, binge eating, and other intense urges. Additionally, there is the inability to control these urges. If such symptoms are experienced then dose reduction or tapered discontinuation should be considered.
Does Amantide affect fertility?
No, Amantide is not known to affect fertility in humans.
Does Amantide cause constipation?
Yes, constipation is a common side effect of Amantide, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor or a dietician if constipation persists and is troublesome.
Is Amantide used for pain?
Though it is not an approved use, Amantide has been shown to be effective in relieving pain related to nerve disorder. Amantide is a prescription medicine, and you should take it for relief of pain only if advised by the doctor.
What happens when I stop taking Amantide?
Do not stop taking this medicine or lower the dose without first checking with your doctor. If required, your doctor will gradually reduce the amount you take each day before stopping it completely. Abruptly stopping Amantide may result in worsening of Parkinsonism. It may also cause delirium, agitation, delusions, hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech.
Is Amantide a dopamine agonist?
Yes, Amantide is a dopamine agonist. Dopamine is needed to control movements in the brain. Amantide works by increasing the amount of dopamine, thereby helping in controlling the movements in Parkinson’s disease.
Can Amantide cause weight loss?
Decreased weight and body mass index may occur with continued Amantide usage. If you have any concerns regarding weight loss consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
Can I take Amantide any time during the day? Should the dose be taken before meal?
Yes, Amantide can be taken at any time during the day, with or without food. Try to take the medicine at about the same time each day, as directed by your doctor. Taking your medicine at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you to remember when to take your medicine.
Does Amantide cause fatigue?
Yes, Amantide causes fatigue and sleepiness which may affect some patients’ ability to drive and operate machinery safely.
What if you forget to take Amantide?
If you miss a dose of Amantide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Amantide Capsule Reviews
Amantide is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat drug-induced movement disorder. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical called dopamine in the brain, which is important for controlling movement.
Amantide is also used to prevents and treats influenza infection. The antiviral poperty of the medicine works against the viruses to prevent their and multiplication. Amantide may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. This medicine may put you at a higher risk of having seizures, so it is better to talk to your doctor if you have any history of seizures or taking medication for it.
Some common side effects of Amantide include nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), hallucinations, peripheral edema and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may initially cause dizziness and lowering of blood pressure while standing, so rise slowly and do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Amantide is also used to prevents and treats influenza infection. The antiviral poperty of the medicine works against the viruses to prevent their and multiplication. Amantide may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. This medicine may put you at a higher risk of having seizures, so it is better to talk to your doctor if you have any history of seizures or taking medication for it.
Some common side effects of Amantide include nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), hallucinations, peripheral edema and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may initially cause dizziness and lowering of blood pressure while standing, so rise slowly and do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
How Amantide Capsule Works
Amantide is a dopamine agonist that treats Parkinson's disease. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain which regulates body movements. It also has an antiviral property. It works against viruses to prevent their growth and multiplication. It also appears to restricts the viruses to release infectious chemicals (viral nucleic acid) to enter into the body. Thus, it prevents and treats influenza infection.
How to Use Amantide Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Amantide may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Amantide Capsule
- In Treatment of Parkinson's disease: Amantide is one of the most effective medications to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
Uses of Amantide Capsule
- Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Amantide Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Amantide may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amantide is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amantide may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Amantide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amantide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It may cause a transient increase in liver enzymes.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amantide.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amantide should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amantide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Amantide is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you notice an urge to gamble, increased sexual urges, binge eating, or uncontrolled spending.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
- It may put you at a higher risk of having seizures. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of seizures or are taking medication for it.
- It may cause blurring of vision or affect mental ability. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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