Rimantadine (Flumadine)
Rimantadine is an antiviral medicine usedto treat or preventinfluenza A in people who are at least 17 years old. Rimantadine is also usedto preventinfluenza A in children ages 1 to 16 years old.
在每次流感季节期间,Rimantadine可能无效,因为某些病毒菌株可能对该药物抵抗力。不应使用rimantadine代替每年流感疫苗。The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.
Rimantadine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
用途
What isRimantadine (Flumadine)用于?
- Influenza Prophylaxis
- 流感A.
警告
What is the most important information I should know aboutRimantadine (Flumadine)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to rimantadine or a similar medicine called amantadine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- 癫痫发作;要么
- liver or kidney disease.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
什么是副作用Rimantadine (Flumadine)?
如果有的话,获得紧急医疗帮助signs of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- 极端嗜睡,或者如果你突然睡着了,即使在感觉警惕之后也睡着了;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- 抑郁,激动,侵略,行为改变,幻觉,伤害自己的想法;要么
- a seizure.
Side effects such as headache, dizziness, feeling weak or tired, anxiety, vomiting, and stomach pain may be more likely in older adults.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain;
- 口干;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- dizziness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
怀孕和母乳喂养
Can I takeRimantadine (Flumadine)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
互动
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingRimantadine (Flumadine)?
不要receive a nasal flu vaccine while using rimantadine, and for at least 48 hours after your last dose.在此期间,疫苗可能不起作用,并且可能无法完全保护您免受疾病。
不要喝酒。Dangerous side effects could occur.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeRimantadine (Flumadine)?
UseRimantadine (Flumadine)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Start taking rimantadine within 24 to 48 hours after flu symptoms begin. Keep taking rimantadine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Tell your doctor if the person taking this medicine has trouble swallowing the rimantadine tablet.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time.不要use two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onRimantadine (Flumadine)?
Overdose symptoms may include agitation, hallucinations, or uneven heart rate.
Images
G, 1911
Color: orange
Shape: oval
Form: film coated
印迹: G, 1911
FOREST, FLUMADINE100
Color: peach
Shape: oval
Form: film coated
印迹: FOREST, FLUMADINE100
111, COR
Color: orange
Shape: round
Form: film coated
印迹: 111, COR