Amantadine (mantidan)

Amantadine is an oral medicine indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in adults, but it should only be used under medical advice.

Amantadine can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of tablets under the trade name Mantidan.

Amantadine Price

The price of Amantadina varies between 10 to 15 reais.

Indications for Amantadine

Amantadine is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease or symptoms of Parkinson's disease secondary to brain damage and atherosclerotic diseases.

Directions for use of Amantadine

The use of Amantadine must be indicated by the doctor. However, the dose of Amantadine should be reduced in patients over 65 years of age, in patients with kidney failure or liver disease.

Side effects of Amantadine

Side effects of Amantadine include nausea, dizziness, insomnia, depression, irritability, hallucinations, confusion, loss of appetite, dry mouth, constipation, changes in gait, swelling in the legs, low pressure on standing, headache, drowsiness, nervousness, dream changes, agitation, diarrhea, fatigue, heart failure, urinary retention, shortness of breath, redness of the skin, vomiting, weakness, mood disorders, forgetfulness, increased pressure, decreased libido and visual changes, increased sensitivity to light and blurred vision.

Contraindications for Amantadine

Amantadine is contraindicated in children under 18, in the first 3 months of pregnancy, in breastfeeding and in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, closed-angle glaucoma who are not receiving treatment, a history of seizures and stomach or stomach ulcers. duodenum, which is the first part of the intestine.

During treatment with Amantadine, it is recommended to avoid risky activities that require alertness and motor coordination.