Flumadine
Active Ingredient(s): RimantadineFDA Approved: * September 17, 1993
Pharm Company: * FOREST LABS
Category: Antiviral
Rimantadine (INN, sold under the trade name Flumadine) is an orally administered antiviral drug[1] used to treat, and in rare cases prevent, influenzavirus A infection. When taken within one to two days of developing symptoms, rimantadine can shorten the duration and moderate the severity of influenza. Rimantadine can mitigate symptoms, including fever.[2] Both rimantadine and the similar drug amantadine are derivates of adamantane. Rimantadine is found to be ... [wikipedia]
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