Rimantadine WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Rimantadine
Rimantadine is an antiviral medication used to treat (and sometimes prevent) influenzavirus A.1 Upset stomach, tiredness, difficulty sleeping and dizziness are all side effects which may occur after using rimantadine.2 Rimantadine should be stored in a cool, dry area away from excess heat and moisture.
Fast Facts:
- Can shorten the duration and lessen the severity of the flu if taken within a few days of the onset of symptoms.1
- Immediately report any skin rash, vision changes or mental confusion.2
- Sold under the brand name of Flumadine.
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What is Rimantadine?
- Wikipedia: Rimantadine
- MedicineNet: Rimantadine
- Gold Standard (via DrugDigest): Rimantadine Oral Syrup: What Is/Are Rimantadine Oral Syrup?
What are the Uses for Rimantadine?
- Wikipedia: Rimantadine: Other Uses
- American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Rimantadine: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Rimantadine - Oral (Flumadine): Uses
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Rimantadine?
- Wikipedia: Rimantadine: Adverse Effects | Drug Interactions
- ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Rimantadine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause? | What Special Precautions Should I Follow? | What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Rimantadine - Oral (Flumadine): Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Precautions
What are the Alternatives to Rimantadine?
- OrganizedWisdom: Oseltamivir
- OrganizedWisdom: Zanamivir
- OrganizedWisdom: Amantadine
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Rimantadine?
- HowStuffWorks: Alternative Medicines for Influenza
- iVillage: Colds and Flu- Alternative Treatments When You're Pregnant
- Gaiam: Colds and Flu: Alternative Treatments
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Rimantadine
- Google Groups: Flumadine...for The Flu
- HealthBoards: The Flu
- Paxil Progress: Rimantadine-Flumadine Information
Clinical Trials for Rimantadine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Rimantadine Clinical Trials
Abuse of Rimantadine
- ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Rimantadine: In Case of Emergency/Overdose
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Rimantadine - Oral (Flumadine): Overdose
- Gold Standard (via DrugDigest): Rimantadine Oral Syrup: How Should I Use This Medicine?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Rimantadine
- Google Scholar: List of Rimantadine Articles
- JAMA: Archive of Rimantadine Articles
- PubMed Central: List of Rimantadine Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Rimantadine
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Rimantadine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
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- Contributor: SScroggins
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: SScroggins
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Remantadine, Ramintadine, Rimantadine Uses, Flu and Rimantadine, Rimantadine Side Effects, Warnings about Rimantadine
- Last update: Mar. 12, 2009
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