An NMDA receptor antagonist originally developed to treat flu symptoms but also effective in treating parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) induced by conventional antipsychotic medications. Now available only as generic but may still be known by the discontinued brand name symmetrel.
A medication originally developed to treat flu symptoms that has been found to treat the motoric side effects of typical antipsychotic medications, especially dystonia (muscle stiffness or spasms) and akathisla (motor restlessness). A medication that affects dopamine, it increases the efficiency of central dopamine neurotransmission in chronic cocaine users, leading to decreased craving and use of cocaine. The generic name for Symmetrel.
An antiviral drug that probably acts by preventing the penetration of the virus into the host cell. It is used in the treatment of influenza infections and parkinsonism. Common side-effects include nervousness, loss of muscular coordination, and insomnia.
A drug used to treat certain virus infections, which is also of value in the prevention of some forms of influenza. It is also used to treat parkinsonism.
Amantadine, an antiviral medication, finds application in both the prevention and treatment of influenza A. Additionally, it is utilized to alleviate symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.