About The Medical Condition Amantadine Sulfate

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Amantadine Sulfate. Amantadine Sulfate defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Amantadine Sulfate

Amantadine Sulfate Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Amantadine Sulfate Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Amantadine Sulfate?

An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day