Amantadine is an oral medication indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in adults, but should only be used under medical advice.
Amantadine can be purchased from pharmacies in the form of tablets under the trade name Mantidan.
Price of Amantadina
The price of Amantadine ranges from 10 to 15 reais.
Indications of Amantadine
Amantadine is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease or the symptoms of Parkinson's disease secondary to encephalic lesions and atherosclerotic diseases.
How to use Amantadine
How to use Amantadine should be indicated by your doctor. However, the dose of Amantadine should be reduced in patients over 65 years of age in patients with renal impairment or liver disease.
Side Effects of Amantadine
Side effects of Amantadine include nausea, dizziness, insomnia, depression, irritability, hallucinations, confusion, loss of appetite, dry mouth, constipation, gait changes, swelling in the legs, low pressure on rising, headache, drowsiness, diarrhea, fatigue, heart failure, urinary retention, shortness of breath, redness of the skin, vomiting, weakness, mood disorders, forgetfulness, increased pressure, decreased libido and visual changes, increased sensitivity light and blurry vision.
Contraindications of Amantadine
Amantadine is contraindicated in patients under 18 years of age, during the first 3 months of pregnancy, during breast-feeding, and in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, uncontrolled angle-closure glaucoma, history of seizures and ulcers in the stomach or duodenum, which is the first part of the intestine.
During treatment with Amantadine, it is recommended to avoid risky activities that require alertness and motor coordination.
