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50975
Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet Rx
By Upsher-Smith Laboratories
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Product Description
Amantadine Hydrochloride tablets are used to relieve pain in dogs and cats and it can also be prescribed as an antiviral agent.
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What is Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet?
Amantadine capsule is used to relieve pain in dogs and cats and it can also be prescribed as an antiviral agent.
Who is Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet for?
Dogs and Cats
Why use Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet?
- May be used for the treatment of arthritis in dogs and cats.
- Is sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain caused by a nerve injury.
- May be used in the treatment of cancer pain, especially bone cancer.
- Can be used as an antiviral agent.
How does Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet work?
The nervous system has a NMDA receptor that makes animals more susceptible to pain. Amantadine blocks the NMDA receptor alleviating chronic pain for dogs and cats.
Manufacturer:
Upsher Smith, Teva or other generic equivalent
Active Ingredients(s):
Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg
How is Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet sold?
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What are the side effects of Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet?
Diarrhea, flatulence, and agitation have been described as a side effect of Amantadine. Taking antihistamines with Amatidine may cause dry mouth, difficulty urinating, and an increased heart rate.
What special precautions are there?
Amantadine is not for pets with kidney disease, seizure disorders, behavioral disorders, liver disease or congestive heart disease. Pets with untreated glaucoma or pregnant or nursing should not take Amantadine. Amatidine should not be taken with Trimethoprim-sulfa (an antibiotic) or quinidine (a heart medication). Thiazide diuretics may decrease the excretion of amantadine.
What to do if overdose?
Consult your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet?
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Helpful Tips:
Since this drug is newer to veterinary medicine, cautions used in human medicine should be exercised.
Overview
Use as directed by your Veterinarian
Main Ingredients
Amantadine Hydrochloride 100 mg