Symmetrel

Active Ingredient(s): Amantadine
FDA Approved: * February 14, 1968
Pharm Company: * ENDO PHARMS
Category: Parkinsons

Amantadine, sold under the brand name Gocovri among others, is a medication used to treat dyskinesia associated with parkinsonism and influenza caused by type A influenzavirus, though its use for the latter is no longer recommended due to widespread drug resistance.[5][6] It acts as a nicotinic antagonist, dopamine agonist, and noncompetitive NMDA antagonist.[7][8] The antiviral mechanism of action is antagonism of the influenzav... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.

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