Amantadine
Also known as: 1-aminoadamantane Amantadine Amantadine hydrochloride
Brand names: GOCOVRI OSMOLEX ER
Description
Amantadine has been shown to be a low affinity antagonist at the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) subtype of glutamate receptors. Overactivity of glutamatergic neurotransmission has been implicated in the generation of parkinsonian symptoms. In addition, amantadine specifically inhibits the replication of influenza A viruses at low concentrations.
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Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
BF4C9Z1J53 - AMANTADINE
CAS Registry Number
665-66-7 - 1-Adamantanamine, hydrochloride
768-94-5 - amantadine
SNOMED-CT
372763006 - Amantadine (substance)