Amantrel 100mg

Buy Amantrel 100mg Capsule

Amantrel 100mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of infections caused by the influenza a virus. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease and “Parkinson-like” symptoms. These may include shakiness, stiffness, and slowness of movement.

Amantrel 100mg Capsule Details

Composition = Amantadine

Dosage = 100mg

Indication = Parkinson’s disease

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

What Is Amantrel 100mg Capsule?

This is a medication which is used to treat Parkinson’s disease and also uncontrollable muscle movements caused by some medications. This is an antiparkinson and antiviral agent. Amantrel 100mg Capsule blocks reproduction of the virus and also decreases the ability of the virus to get into other cells. This may increase the amount of certain chemicals in the brain.

How Does Amantrel 100mg Capsule Work?

This tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movements in the brain.

What Is Route Of Administration?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. This is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Amantrel 100mg Capsule

Major

Swollen ankles

Red blotchy spots on the skin

Feeling overexcited

Headache

Feeling tired

Hallucinations

Nightmares

Minor

Confusion

Disorientation (not knowing where you are)

Disturbed thoughts or behavior such as feeling paranoid

Shakiness

Have muscle stiffness

Diarrhea

Skin rash

Drug To Drug Interaction

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following medicines as they may interfere with Amantrel 100mg Capsule:

Anti-cholinergics – (used to treat Parkinson’s disease) such as procyclidine

Anti-spasmodics – (used to treat stomach spasms or cramps) such as hyoscine

Levodopa – used to treat Parkinson’s disease

Anti-psychotics – (used to improve thoughts, feelings and behaviour when these are disturbed in certain medical conditions) such as chlorpromazine, haloperidol

Diuretics (water tablets) – (used to relieve water retention and reduce high blood pressure) such as hydrochlorothiazide, amiloride or triamterene

While Tacking Amantrel 100mg Capsule

Do

Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic (hypersensitive) to amantadine hydrochloride

Suffer from fits (convulsions), for example epilepsy

Have ever had an ulcer in your stomach or small intestine

Suffer from any serious kidney disease

Don’t

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

This is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary

Breast-feeding is not recommended during treatment with Amantrel 100mg Capsule

Children under 10 years should take this tablet as directed by your doctor

Taking this medicine may make your vision blurred or make you feel dizzy

If you are affected you should not drive or use machines until the effect has worn off

Uses Of Amantrel 100mg Capsule

This is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Storage Of Amantrel 100mg Capsule

Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Do not use Amantrel 100mg after the expiry date. Store at room temperature (15-25ºC).