Monograph Details
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Infections & Infestations
> Viral infections
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FLUMADINE |
| Manufacturer |
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Forest Laboratories |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Adamantane. |
| Generic Name |
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Rimantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. |
| Also |
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• FLUMADINE SYRUP
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| Indications |
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Influenza A infections. |
| Children |
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<1yr: not recommended. 1–9yrs: prophylaxis: 5mg/kg daily; max 150mg daily. ≥10yrs: as adult. |
| Adults |
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Prophylaxis or treatment: 100mg twice daily. Hepatic dysfunction, renal failure (CrCl ≤10mL/min), or elderly in nursing home: 100mg daily. Treat for at least 7 days after initial symptoms. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if seizures develop. Epilepsy. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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May be antagonized by acetaminophen, aspirin. May be potentiated by cimetidine. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, insomnia, dizziness, xerostomia, nervousness, fatigue, asthenia. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100
Syrup—8oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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