Amantrel Tablet

Amantrel Tablet is used alone, or with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat movement side effects caused by certain drugs (drug-induced movement disorder).

  • MANUFACTURER
    Cipla Ltd
  • SALT COMPOSITION
    Amantadine (100mg)
  • TYPE
    allopathy
  • PRODUCT INFORMATION
    Amantrel Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, 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 OF CALPOL TABLET

    In 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 OF CALPOL TABLET

    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)
  • 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.
  • FAQs

    Q. Does Amantrel Tablet cause constipation?

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

    Q. Is Amantrel Tablet used for pain?

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

    Q. Does Amantrel Tablet cause fatigue?

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

    Q. What happens when I stop taking Amantrel 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 Amantrel 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 Amantrel Tablet a dopamine agonist?

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

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

    Yes, Amantrel 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 Amantrel Tablet get you high?

    The use of Amantrel 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 Amantrel Tablet affect fertility?

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

    Q. Can Amantrel Tablet cause weight loss?

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