Adamine 100 mg ( amantadine HCl ) 20 capsules

Adamine 100 mg ( amantadine HCl?) 20 capsules?

Uses

Adamine capsule?is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Parkinson’s disease
Influenza a treatment
Influenza a prophylaxis
Drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions
Adamine capsule?may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible?side-effects?that may occur from all constituting ingredients of?Adamine capsule. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Livedo reticularis
Stevens-johnson syndrome
Suicidal ideation
Nausea
Dizziness
Insomnia dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipationnausea
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Irritability
Adamine capsule?may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other?side-effects?not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report?side-effects?to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using?Adamine capsule, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Compulsive Behaviors
Congestive heart failure
Do not discontinue the drug abruptly
Do not drive or operate machinery
Epilepsy
Limit alcohol consumption
Liver disease
Melanoma
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Notify doctor if experiencing mood changes, swelling of extremities, difficulty urinating, or shortness of breath

Interactions with Adamine capsule

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of?Adamine capsule?may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.?Adamine capsule?may interact with the following drugs and products:

Central nervous system stimulants
Dyazide
Live vaccines
Quinine
Thioridazine

When not to use Adamine capsule

Hypersensitivity to?Adamine capsule?is a contraindication. In addition,?Adamine capsule?should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity
Untreated angle closure glaucoma

Composition and Active Ingredients

Adamine capsule?is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

Amantadine

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Adamine capsule is available in the following packages and strengths

Adamine capsule -?Packages:?20 capsules

Other important Information on Adamine capsule

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Adamine capsule

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more?medication?will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of?Adamine capsule, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same?condition?or it seems that they may have similar?conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Adamine capsule

Store?medicines?at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze?medicines?unless required by package insert. Keep?medicines?away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so.?Medication?discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard?Adamine capsule.

Expired Adamine capsule

Taking a single dose of expired?Adamine capsule?is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a?chronic illness?that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.