What it's used for
Amantadine oral solution is used to prevent and treat infections caused by various strains of the influenza A virus. It is also prescribed to treat parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The adult daily dosage for uncomplicated influenza A illness is 200 mg taken as a single daily dose.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Deaths have been reported from overdoses of amantadine hydrochloride, with the lowest reported acute lethal dose being 1 gram.
Common side effects
The most frequently reported side effects include nausea, lightheadedness, dizziness, and insomnia.
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