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Amantadine is used for:
Preventing and treating certain types of flu. It is used to treat Parkinson disease and uncontrolled muscle movements caused by some medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Amantadine is an antiparkinson and antiviral agent. How Amantadine works against the flu is not known. It may block reproduction of the virus and decrease the ability of the virus to get into the cells. How Amantadine works against Parkinson disease is not known. It may increase a certain chemical in the brain.
Do NOT use Amantadine if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Amantadine
- you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Amantadine :
Use Amantadine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Amantadine by mouth with or without food.
- If you are using Amantadine for the flu, take it for the full course of treatment. Keep using Amantadine even if you feel better in a few days. This will help clear up your infection completely.
- If you miss a dose of Amantadine , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Amantadine .
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