AMANTADINE

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Capsules 100mg (s)

Dosage:

Peak dose dyskinesia, 100mg daily increased after 1 week to 100mg twice daily, (morning dose and second dose no later than 4pm) usually in conjunction with other treatment; some patients may require higher doses, maximum 400mg daily.  Older patients, 65 years and over, 100mg daily adjusted according to response.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Oral solution 50mg/5mL (s)

Dosage:

Peak dose dyskinesia, 100mg daily increased after 1 week to 100mg twice daily, (morning dose and second dose no later than 4pm) usually in conjunction with other treatment; some patients may require higher doses, maximum 400mg daily.  Older patients, 65 years and over, 100mg daily adjusted according to response.

Editorial Information

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