Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for AMANTREL 100MG CAP and its Constituents
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 10 Available Alternatives for AMANTREL 100MG CAP
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Overview
AMANTREL 100MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.AMANTREL 100MG CAP is composed of: AMANTADINE (100 MG)
Amantadine is an antiviral medicine that blocks the actions of viruses in our body. Amantadine is used to treat or prevent influenza A in adults and children. Amantadine may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to this medicine. Amantadine should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.
Usage
AMANTADINE is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s DiseaseAMANTADINE can address symptoms like: Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Fainting, Frequent Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for AMANTREL 100MG CAP and its Constituents
- Withdrawal should be gradual.
- Avoid excess dosage.
- Avoid alcohol consumption.
- It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.
Common Side-Effects
AMANTADINE : Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Fainting, Frequent Falls, Blood Or Red Colored UrineSerious Side-Effects
AMANTADINE : Hematuria (Blood In Urine), DizzinessRare Side-Effects
AMANTADINE : Chills, Depressed Mood, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Throat SorenessTechnical Classification
AMANTADINE is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGIC ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily | 37% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 29% |
| 3 Times Daily | 17% |
| Once Daily | 8% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 28 Days | 27% |
| 60 Days | 21% |
| 30 Days | 15% |
| 7 Days | 12% |
| 90 Days | 11% |
| 14 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 6% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 1% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 3% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 9% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 29% |
| 70yrs and above | 52% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 18% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Neurologist | 96% |
| Physician | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| SYNDOPA PLUS TAB | 34% |
| RASALECT 1MG TAB | 28% |
| SYNDOPA PLUS 125MG TAB | 23% |
| SYNDOPA CR-TAB | 16% |
| PACITANE 2MG TAB | 11% |
Available Alternatives for AMANTREL 100MG CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| AMANTREL 100MG CAP | INR 152 for 15 CAPSULES | AMANTADINE 100 MG |
| AMANTREL 100MG CAPULE | INR 152 for 15 CAPSULES | AMANTADINE 100.0 MG |
| PARKITIDIN 100MG TAB | INR 72 for 10 TABLETS | AMANTADINE 100 MG |
| PARKITIDIN TAB | INR 94 for 10 TABLETS | AMANTADINE 100 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| AMANTADINE | AMANTADINE | |
| FLUBLAST SYP | INR 87.5 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 150.0 MG, AMANTADINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG |
| FLUBLAST TAB | INR 32.57 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMANTADINE 50.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG |