Amantrel 100mg

What is Amantrel 100mg?

Amantrel 100 mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of infections caused by the influenza A virus. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease and “Parkinson-like” symptoms. These may include shakiness, stiffness, and slowness of movement. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizure disorders due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures.

When Amantrel 100mg Prescribed?

Influenza Prophylaxis
This medicine is used to prevent infections caused by the influenza A virus strains.

Influenza A infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of uncomplicated respiratory tract infections caused by the influenza A virus.

Parkinson’s disease
Amantrel 100 mg Capsule is used alone or in combination with other medicines in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and “Parkinson-like” symptoms.

Extrapyramidal Reaction
Amantrel 100 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions characterized by continuous muscle spasms and contractions, restlessness, rigidity, slowness of movement, etc.

How does it work?

Amantrel 100 mg Capsule blocks the influenza A virus from multiplying and stops the spread of the infection. It also increases the concentration of dopamine in the brain, a natural substance which helps in relieving the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.