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Leaflet NEOMIDANTAN 100mg capsules
- Product code:
- W63704001
- Quantity:
- 50
- Indicated for:
- Parkinson's disease; influenza A
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- amantadine (antiparkinsonian agent)
- ATC
- N04BB01 — Nervous system | Dopaminergic agents | Adamantane derivatives
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Amantadine is a medication primarily used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian symptoms, such as muscle rigidity, tremors, and bradykinesia. It is also used for the prevention and treatment of infections caused by influenza A virus, although its antiviral use has declined in favor of more effective medications.
In Parkinson's disease, amantadine works by increasing dopamine release and reducing its reuptake in the brain, thereby improving motor symptoms. It is taken orally, in capsule or tablet form, with the dose adjusted based on the patient’s response.
Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, insomnia, dry mouth, confusion, or hallucinations, particularly in elderly patients. In rare cases, it can cause a condition called livedo reticularis, characterized by purplish discoloration of the skin. The medication should be taken as prescribed by a doctor, and patients with renal impairment or other chronic conditions should be closely monitored.
In Parkinson's disease, amantadine works by increasing dopamine release and reducing its reuptake in the brain, thereby improving motor symptoms. It is taken orally, in capsule or tablet form, with the dose adjusted based on the patient’s response.
Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, insomnia, dry mouth, confusion, or hallucinations, particularly in elderly patients. In rare cases, it can cause a condition called livedo reticularis, characterized by purplish discoloration of the skin. The medication should be taken as prescribed by a doctor, and patients with renal impairment or other chronic conditions should be closely monitored.
General data about NEOMIDANTAN 100mg
- Substance:
- amantadine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 16-08-2017
- Product code:
- W63704001
- Concentration:
- 100mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 50
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.