Amantrel Tablet

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Overview

Product introduction

Amantrel Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat drug-induced movement disorder. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical called dopamine in the brain, which is important for controlling movement.

Amantrel Tablet is also used to prevents and treats influenza infection. The antiviral poperty of the medicine works against the viruses to prevent their and multiplication. Amantrel Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. This medicine may put you at a higher risk of having seizures, so it is better to talk to your doctor if you have any history of seizures or taking medication for it.

Some common side effects of Amantrel Tablet include nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), hallucinations, peripheral edema and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may initially cause dizziness and lowering of blood pressure while standing, so rise slowly and do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.


 

Benefits

Uses of Amantrel Tablet

Benefits of Amantrel Tablet

In Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Amantrel Tablet is one of the most effective medications to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.


 

Side Effects

Side effects of Amantrel Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amantrel

  • Nausea
  • 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)


 

Safety Advice

Safety advice

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Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amantrel Tablet.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amantrel Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amantrel Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Driving

UNSAFE

Amantrel Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

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Kidney

CAUTION

Amantrel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amantrel Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Amantrel Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

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Liver

CAUTION

Amantrel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amantrel Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It may cause a transient increase in liver enzymes.


 

How to use

How to use Amantrel Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amantrel Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amantrel Tablet works

Amantrel Tablet 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. It works against viruses to prevent their growth and multiplication. It also appears to restricts the viruses to release infectious chemicals (viral nucleic acid) to enter into the body. Thus, it prevents and treats influenza infection.


 

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