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amantadine [ə′man·tə‚dēn] (pharmacology) C10H17N A symmetrical amine used as a viral chemoprophylactic because it selectively inhibits certain myxoviruses; also of value in the treatment of parkinsonism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If taken early, the antiviral agents amantadine and rimantadine are
effective in reducing the severity of influenza A, while zanamivir and
oseltamivir are effective in reducing the severity of both influenza A
and B. The M2 blocker amantadine is widely used and available without a
prescription in some countries, including China, note Yi Guan and
Honglin then, both of the University of Hong Kong and Shantou University
Medical College in China. NMDA receptor-mediated
glutamate toxicity of cultured cerebellar, cortical and mesen-cephalic
neurons: Neuroprotective properties of amantadine and memantine. |
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