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FDA Approves Osmolex ER (amantadine) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and drug-Induced extrapyramidal reactions. Amantadine is an antiviral medicine that blocks the actions of viruses in the body. It is used to treat or prevent influenza A in adults and children. It may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to this medicine. It should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot.
Amantadine is also used to treat “Parkinson-like” symptoms such as stiffness or tremors, shaking, and repetitive uncontrolled muscle movements that may be caused by the use of certain drugs.
Amantadine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives ; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: extreme drowsiness, falling asleep suddenly even after feeling alert; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling in your hands or feet;
painful or difficult urination; depression, agitation, aggression, behavior changes, hallucinations, thoughts of hurting yourself; a seizure; or severe nervous system reaction-very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats and tremors.
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