Amantadine (Formulary)

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Amantadine (Formulary)

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

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)

AMANTADINE

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

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Important: Formulation and dosage details

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