What is Amantadine Used For? 

Amantadine is an antidyskinetic medicine used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and its symptoms, including dyskinesia (sudden uncontrolled movements).  

Amantadine 100mg may be given alone or in combination with other medicines (eg, levodopa) for Parkinson’s disease. Amantadine 100mg can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.  

 What is Amantadine Composition? 

It contains Amantadine hydrochloride as the active ingredient.  

 How Does Amantadine Work? 

Amantadine belongs to the adamantanes class of medicines. It is considered to function by boosting the quantity of dopamine in specific sections of the body to control movement difficulties. It works against the influenza A virus by preventing its spread in the body. 

 Amantadine 100mg Dosage  

Adults: Take 100mg of Amantadine 2 times a day. Your doctor or pharmacist may adjust your dose as needed. 

Elderly: Initial dose is 100 milligrams (mg) once a day as a single dose. Your doctor or pharmacist may adjust your dose as needed. 

Children: Use and dose of Amantadine must be determined by your doctor. 

 What are the Side Effects of Amantadine? 

Side effects of Amantadine include; 

• Dry mouth.  
• Constipation  
• Nausea  
• Vomiting  
• Decreased appetite  
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep  
• Abnormal dreams  
• Headache  

 Can Amantadine harm your kidneys? 

 For adults with kidney illness: Deaths have been documented in people with kidney disease who took more amantadine than was prescribed. 

 How Long Should You Take Amantadine? 

 Amantadine tablet should be taken for at least 2 days after all your flu symptoms have disappeared. 

At Which Stage Does Amantadine 100mg Work? 

Amantadine 200mg daily or 100mg twice daily should be provided within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of symptoms and should be continued for another 24 to 48 hours after the symptoms have resolved. 

 Does Amantadine 100mg Effect Sleep? 

Some amantadine users have reported falling asleep while performing normal tasks, such as driving. People who take at least one other sedating medicine and have sleep difficulties are at a higher risk. 

 Where Can I Buy Amantadine 100mg? 

Buy Amantadine 100mg online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.