Drug reference
amantadine
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Respiratory Viruses)
Mechanism of action
appears to primarily prevent the release of infectious viral nucleic acid into the host cell by interfering with transmembrane domain of viral M2 protein; amantadine is also known to prevent viral assembly during replication and inhibits replication of influenza A virus isolates from each of the subtypes
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Hallucinations
- Peripheral edema
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is amantadine?
amantadine belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does amantadine work?
appears to primarily prevent the release of infectious viral nucleic acid into the host cell by interfering with transmembrane domain of viral M2 protein; amantadine is also known to prevent viral assembly during replication and inhibits replication of influenza A virus isolates from each of the subtypes
What are the common side effects of amantadine?
Dry mouth, Constipation, Dizziness, Hallucinations, Peripheral edema
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