PARKINSONS (MILD TO MODERATE) Tx-AMANTADINE

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SUMMARY

1. Antiviral agent; acts primarily by potentiating the release of endogenous dopamine & inhibits its uptake.

2. Mild anti-cholinergic activity.

3. Glutamate-receptor blocking.


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