Amantrel Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat drug-induced movement disorder. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical called dopamine in the brain, which is important for controlling movement.
Amantrel Tablet is also used to prevents and treats influenza infection. The antiviral poperty of the medicine works against the viruses to prevent their and multiplication. Amantrel Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. This medicine may put you at a higher risk of having seizures, so it is better to talk to your doctor if you have any history of seizures or taking medication for it.
Some common side effects of Amantrel Tablet include nausea, dryness in the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), hallucinations, peripheral edema and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may initially cause dizziness and lowering of blood pressure while standing, so rise slowly and do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amantrel Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amantrel Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amantrel Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amantrel Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amantrel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amantrel Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Amantrel Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Amantrel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amantrel Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. It may cause a transient increase in liver enzymes.
FAQs:
Q. Does Amantrel Tablet cause constipation?
Affirmative, constipation is a common side effect of Amantrel Tablet, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor or a dietician if constipation persists and is troublesome.
Q. Is Amantrel Tablet used for pain?
Though it is not an approved use, Amantrel Tablet has been shown to be effective in relieving pain related to nerve disorder. Amantrel Tablet is a prescription medicine, and you should take it for relief of pain only if advised by the doctor.
Q. Does Amantrel Tablet cause fatigue?
Affirmative, Amantrel Tablet causes fatigue and sleepiness which may affect some patients’ ability to drive and operate machinery safely.
Q. What happens when I stop taking Amantrel Tablet?
Do not stop taking this medicine or lower the dose without first checking with your doctor. If required, your doctor will gradually reduce the amount you take each day before stopping it completely. Rapidly stopping Amantrel Tablet may result in worsening of Parkinsonism. It may also cause delirium, agitation, delusions, hallucinations, paranoid reaction, stupor, anxiety, depression, or slurred speech.
Q. Is Amantrel Tablet a dopamine agonist?
Affirmative, Amantrel Tablet is a dopamine agonist. Dopamine is needed to control movements in the brain. Amantrel Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, thereby helping in controlling the movements in Parkinson’s disease.
Q. Can I take Amantrel Tablet any time during the day? Should the dose be taken before meal?
Affirmative, Amantrel Tablet can be taken at any time during the day, with or without food. Try to take the medicine at about the same time each day, as directed by your doctor. Taking your medicine at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you to remember when to take your medicine.
Q. Can Amantrel Tablet get you high?
The use of Amantrel Tablet may cause impulse control disorders in which you may have strong urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, intense urges to spend money, binge eating, and other intense urges. Increaseitionally, there is the inability to control these urges. If such symptoms are experienced then dose reduction or tapered discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Does Amantrel Tablet affect fertility?
No, Amantrel Tablet is not known to affect fertility in humans.
Q. Can Amantrel Tablet cause weight loss?
Decreased weight and body mass index may occur with continued Amantrel Tablet usage. If you have any concerns regarding weight loss consult your doctor or a nutritionist.
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