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rimantadine

[ri-man´tah-dēn]

an antiviral agent used in prophylaxis and treatment of influenza A.

rimantadine

Flumadine^® An antiviral analogue of amantadine and ±75% effective in preventing influenza A during community epidemics; it is partially effective as therapy and post-exposure prophylaxis for influenza A, as drug-resistant strains rapidly appear. See Canyon region.

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The M2s are Symmetrel (amantadine) and Flumadine, both of which are dosed at 100 mg twice a day.

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$4.04 (Flumadine) (tablet) amantadine 100 mg b.i.d.

Drug update: Influenza

Although prophylaxis with amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine) provides a 60%-70% protection from influenza A illness, these drugs have a limited use in infants.

New drug may treat or prevent pediatric URIs

In cases where you're considering use of an antiviral in a season predominated by influenza A (as was the case this year), don't forget amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), which are cheaper than oseltamivir.

The lessons of flu season

Genetic sequencing and antiviral susceptibility testing of five human H5N1 isolates indicate the viruses have resistance to amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine).

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Genetic sequencing and antiviral susceptibility testing of five human H5N1 isolates indicate that the viruses have resistance to amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine).

CDC alerts clinicians to watch for avian flu

Amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine) have been approved for type A influenza in children older than 1 year, said Dr.

Next Red Book will back flu vaccine for infants. (Sneak Preview of 2003 Edition)

(Flumadine) (tablet) Listed dosage is for treatment and prophylaxis.

Drug Update: Influenza. (RX)

Flumadine (rimantadine) is not indicated at all for treatment of influenza A virus in children, only for prophylaxis in children 1 year and older, according to a spokeswoman from Forest Pharmaceutical Inc.

Corrections

Remember that Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is only approved for children aged 5 years and older, while Relenza (zanamivir), Flumadine (rimantadine), and Symmetrel (amantadine) are approved for children older than 1 year.

Using antivirals to fight flu

The tricyclic amines, amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), can cause central nervous system effects such as dizziness, altered mental status, and hallucinations.

New Flu Drugs vs. Older Flu Drugs

Remember that we also have two modestly effective, easy to use antivirals with minimal adverse reactions available--osehamivir (Tamiflu) and rimantadine (Flumadine).

Pediatric prophecies 2004

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