What is amantrel 100 mg ?
Amantrel 100 mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of infections caused by the influenza A virus. Amantrel 100 mg 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. Amantrel 100 mg 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 100 mg prescribed ?
Influenza Prophylaxis
Amantrel 100 mg 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.
| Quantity: | 90 Capsules, 180 Capsules, 270 Capsules |
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| Uses: | Parkinson's disease |
| Manufacturer: | Cipla |
| Generic Name: | Amantadine |
| Dosage: | 100 mg |