Details
Benefits:
- May be used for the treatment of arthritis in dogs and cats.
- Is sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain caused by a nerve injury.
- May be used in the treatment of cancer pain, especially bone cancer.
- Can be used as an antiviral agent
Uses:
- Treat arthritis pain
- Treat chronic pain associated with declaw surgery
- Treat neuropathic pain (chronic pain due to nerve injury)
- Treat cancer pain, especially osteosarcoma (bone cancer)
- As an antiviral agent
Storage and Warnings:
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep in an airtight container. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets.
Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.
Potential side effects:
Gastrointestinal effects: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, flatulence, diarrhea Agitation most likely to occur in first few days Humans report various mental side effects, for example, hallucinations and dizziness If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian
Drug Interactions:
The following drugs can potentially increase the effect of amantadine: some diuretics 'water pills', quinidine heart medication and trimethoprim sulfa antibiotic Antihistamines and similar drugs can together with amantadine cause difficulty urinating, a 'dry mouth' and an increased heart rate Drugs that increase activity or stimulation levels may increase the agitation side effect sometimes seen with amantadine
Dosage and Administration:
It is important to follow your Veterinarian's prescription instructions for your pet. The actual dose to be given should be prescribed by the veterinarian. Give medication as directed by your veterinarian.
Read and follow the label carefully.
Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.
Give this medication for as long as your veterinarian directs.
Call ahead for refills. Ideally, give the medication at the same time daily.
For liquids, shake well before accurately measuring the dose.
Give this medication with or without food.
Storage and Warnings:
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep in an airtight container. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets.
Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.
Potential side effects:
Gastrointestinal effects: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, flatulence, diarrhea Agitation most likely to occur in first few days Humans report various mental side effects, for example, hallucinations and dizziness If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian
Drug Interactions:
The following drugs can potentially increase the effect of amantadine: some diuretics 'water pills', quinidine heart medication and trimethoprim sulfa antibiotic Antihistamines and similar drugs can together with amantadine cause difficulty urinating, a 'dry mouth' and an increased heart rate Drugs that increase activity or stimulation levels may increase the agitation side effect sometimes seen with amantadine
Instructions
Dosage and administration:
It is important to follow your Veterinarian's prescription instructions for your pet
Capsules iare administered orally.