Amantadine - a-MAN-ta-deen is an antiviral. It is using to prevent or treat certain influenza - flu infections - type A. It may be given alone or along with flu shots. Amantadine will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other virus infections.
Amantadine also is an antidyskinetic. It is using to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes called paralysis agitans or shaking palsy. It may be given alone or with other medication for Parkinson's disease. By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this drug allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced. Amantadine is also using to treat stiffness and shaking causing by certain medication using to treat nervous, mental, and emotional conditions.
Amantadine may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Amantadine is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA and Canada.