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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms such as difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, and tremors. It contains Amantadine, which increases dopamine (a chemical) levels in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination. Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions more efficiently and improves the quality of life. In some cases, it may cause side effects like dry mouth, constipation, balance disorder (loss of balance), blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and peripheral oedema. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

AMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

AMANTADINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Tesla Labs

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms such as difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, and tremors. Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that causes movement, muscle control, balance, and other similar conditions.

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's contains amantadine, which works by increasing dopamine (a chemical) level in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination. Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions more efficiently and improves the quality of life.

In some cases, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's may cause side effects like dry mouth, constipation, balance disorder (loss of balance), blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and peripheral oedema. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's if you are allergic to any of its components, have severe liver or kidney problems, or have epilepsy. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Also, do not stop Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Consult your doctor, and he/she might lower the dose gradually.

Uses of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The detailed uses of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's are as follows:

  • Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as movement difficulties, muscle control issues, and balance problems. It also treats 'off' episodes in people with Parkinson's disease.
  • Treatment and Prevention of Influenza A: Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's prevents and treats influenza A virus infections, including respiratory infections caused by the virus, by stopping the spread of the virus in the body.
  • Treatment of Drug-Induced Movement Problems: Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is used to treat drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions, helping to alleviate movement-related symptoms.

Directions for Use

  • Take Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • It is advised to take Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's once a day at bedtime; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's contains amantadine (dopamine agonist), which is an anti-Parkinson's drug.
  • It helps treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine (a chemical) level in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination.
  • Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions in a better way and improving quality of life.

How Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's Works

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's contains amantadine (dopamine agonist), which is an anti-Parkinson's drug. It helps treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine (a chemical) level in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination. Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions in a better way and improving quality of life.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Amantes-100 Cap
  • Do not stand up suddenly. Lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.
  • Avoid alcohol and large meals.
  • Drink enough water before standing for long periods.
  • Exercise regularly; however, avoid exercising in extreme heat.
  • Eat small, low-carb meals.
  • Wear compression stockings.
  • Hallucination is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control hallucinations. You can share what is being seen with a therapist to know whether they are real or imaginary.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your imagination.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes of hallucinations.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

What if I have taken an overdose of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include difficulty breathing, decreased urination, irregular or fast heartbeat, confusion, problems with coordination, stiff or rigid arms/legs, hallucinations and fear/irritability/aggressive behaviour. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's if you are allergic to amantadine or any of its ingredients.
  • Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or are planning to take.
  • If you have kidney or liver disease, mental illness, glaucoma, epilepsy, a sleep disorder, eczema, urinary tract infections, heart failure, hypotension (low blood pressure), or if you drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes it to you.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's, as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  • Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's so please get up gradually.
  • Also, do not take any live vaccination for at least 48 hours after the last dose of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's.
  • Avoid dairy products as it may cause disease progression, and take some calcium supplements to avoid their deficiency.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmantadineEsketamine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmantadineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Taking Amantes-100 Cap with Esketamine can lead to or increase the risk or severity of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amantes-100 Cap with Esketamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, fainting, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
The combined use of Amantes-100 Cap with tramadol can increase the risk or severity of seizures (fits), The risk increases in elderly, patients undergoing alcohol or drug withdrawal, who have a history of seizures, brain tumors, or head trauma.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amantes-100 Cap and tramadol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as seizures, dizziness, drowsiness, or difficulty concentrating, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice. Avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery while taking these medications.
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Coadministration of Amantes-100 Cap with Bupropion may increase the risk of seizures (fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amantes-100 Cap with Bupropion together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have symptoms of seizures, hallucinations, muscle stiffness, fainting, fast or uneven heartbeat, shallow breathing, and chest pain or tightness, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmantadineAclidinium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Coadministration of Amantes-100 Cap with Aclidinium bromide may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Amantes-100 Cap and Aclidinium bromide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your side effects worsen, please consult your doctor.
AmantadineIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Coadministration of Amantes-100 Cap with Iohexol may cause seizures (sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amantes-100 Cap and Iohexol together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have seizures or a head injury, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmantadineMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Coadministration of Amantes-100 Cap with Metrizamide may cause seizures (sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles).

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Amantes-100 Cap with Metrizamide can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Nausea, dizziness (lightheadedness), or insomnia (a condition that makes it hard to fall or stay asleep) call a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Coadministration of Allopurinol with Trihexyphenidyl may increase side effects such as heat intolerance, dry mouth, confusion, constipation, difficulty urinating, and blurred vision especially in the elderly or those with a debilitating (physically weak) condition.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Allopurinol and Trihexyphenidyl together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications.
AmantadineIopamidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amantes-100 Cap:
Coadministration of Amantes-100 Cap with Iopamidol may cause seizures (sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amantes-100 Cap and Iopamidol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have seizures or a head injury, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by Parkinson’s disease, and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Caffeine can help slow down the progression of the disease.
  • Take enough vitamin D and fresh air, as they are known to improve the symptoms of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Intake of alcohol with Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's may damage your liver. Therefore, you are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's will affect pregnant women or fetus. Therefore, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is given to pregnant women only if doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Unsafe

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is unsafe, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of skin/eye.

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Kidney

Caution

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's can be given to children but under medical supervision. Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections, anthrax infection, or plague infection.

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FAQs

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms such as difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, and tremors.

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's works by increasing dopamine (a chemical) level in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination. Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions in a better way and improving quality of life.

No, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's should not be taken if you have epilepsy as it might increase your chances of seizures. Please consults your doctor before starting Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's.

You should inform your doctor, and he might stop the use of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's before the surgery.

Do not stop taking Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

Amantadine is a dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson's disease and its symptoms, including dyskinesia (sudden uncontrolled movements).

Amantadine may cause constipation as a common side effect. Usually, it is temporary, does not require medical attention, and gradually resolves over time. However, if this persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Yes, in some cases, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's has been used for neuropathic pain.

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's contains Amantadine as an active ingredient.

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded, leading to tiredness or fatigue.

If you suddenly stop taking Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Depending on your disease condition, your doctor will decrease your dose gradually, if necessary.

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's is not a dopamine agonist. It may inhibit the reuptake of dopamine and increase the synthesis and release of dopamine.

Individual needs may vary from person to person, so it should be used as directed by the physician.

Yes, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's can be taken with or without food.

In rare cases, Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's may cause anxiety and feeling overexcited. If you experience any of these symptoms or if they persist, please consult the doctor.

Overdose symptoms may include confusion, agitation, behaviour changes, hallucinations, severe headache or pounding in your ears, muscle stiffness, problems with balance or walking, trouble breathing, Tachycardia (fast heartbeats) and seizures.

Limited research is available. Consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding this.

With continued Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's use, decreased weight and body mass index may occur. Seek medical attention if you observe any significant or sudden changes.

Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's may cause side effects like dry mouth, constipation, balance disorder (loss of balance), blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and peripheral oedema. Most of these side effects of Amantes 100 mg Capsule 15's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

41/12, Erandavana , Office No.4, Karve Road, Basement Pune ,Pune,Maharashtra,India,411004
Other Info - AMA0141

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