Amantadine is an oral drug indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in adults, but should only be used on medical advice.
Amantadine can be purchased in pharmacies in tablet form under the brand name Mantidan.
The price of Amantadine varies between 10 and 15 reais
Amantadine is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease or Parkinson’s disease symptoms secondary to brain damage and atherosclerotic diseases.
The method of use of amantadine should be indicated by the doctor, however, the dose of amantadine should be reduced in patients over 65 years of age, in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
Side effects of amantadine include: nausea, dizziness, insomnia, depression, irritability, hallucinations, confusion, loss of appetite, dry mouth, constipation, changes in gait, swelling of the legs, low pressure when standing, headache, drowsiness, nervousness, changes in dreams. , restlessness, diarrhea, fatigue, heart failure, urinary retention, shortness of breath, redness of the skin, vomiting, weakness, mood disorders, forgetfulness, increased libido and visual changes, increased sensitivity to clear and blurred vision.
Amantadine is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age, during the first 3 months of pregnancy, during lactation and in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, closed-angle glaucoma that is not treated, a history of seizures and stomach ulcers or ulcers. . 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.