Amantex

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition for Amantex Products

Amantadine

Amantex Products are primarily used for

Parkinson's disease

About Amantex Products

Uses of Amantex Products

Amantadine is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Amantex Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Amantex are Nausea1a, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Hallucination, Peripheral edema, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).

How Amantex Products work

Amantadine is a dopamine agonist that treats Parkinson's disease. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain which regulates body movements. It also has an antiviral property.

In Depth Information for Amantex Products

Patient Concerns about Amantex Products

Frequently asked questions about Amantex Products

Frequently asked questions about Amantadine

Q. Does Amantex Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, constipation is a common side effect of Amantex Tablet, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor or a dietician if constipation persists and is troublesome.

Q. Is Amantex Tablet used for pain?

Though it is not an approved use, Amantex Tablet has been shown to be effective in relieving pain related to nerve disorder. Amantex Tablet is a prescription medicine, and you should take it for relief of pain only if advised by the doctor.

Q. Does Amantex Tablet cause fatigue?

Yes, Amantex Tablet causes fatigue and sleepiness which may affect some patients’ ability to drive and operate machinery safely.

Q. What happens when I stop taking Amantex Tablet?

Do not stop taking this medicine or lower the dose without first checking with your doctor. If required, your doctor will gradually reduce the amount you take each day before stopping it completely. Abruptly stopping Amantex Tablet may result in worsening of Parkinsonism. It may also cause delirium, agitation, delusions, hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech.

Q. Is Amantex Tablet a dopamine agonist?

Yes, Amantex Tablet is a dopamine agonist. Dopamine is needed to control movements in the brain. Amantex Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, thereby helping in controlling the movements in Parkinson’s disease.

Q. Can I take Amantex Tablet any time during the day? Should the dose be taken before meal?

Yes, Amantex Tablet can be taken at any time during the day, with or without food. Try to take the medicine at about the same time each day, as directed by your doctor. Taking your medicine at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you to remember when to take your medicine.

Q. Can Amantex Tablet get you high?

The use of Amantex Tablet may cause impulse control disorders in which you may have strong urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, intense urges to spend money, binge eating, and other intense urges. Additionally, there is the inability to control these urges. If such symptoms are experienced then dose reduction or tapered discontinuation should be considered.

Q. Does Amantex Tablet affect fertility?

No, Amantex Tablet is not known to affect fertility in humans.

Q. Can Amantex Tablet cause weight loss?

Decreased weight and body mass index may occur with continued Amantex Tablet usage. If you have any concerns regarding weight loss consult your doctor or a nutritionist.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 7th Jul 2021.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

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