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Drug profile · INN

amantadine

amantadine (AMANTAMED) is a glutamate [nmda] receptor antagonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — amantadine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

amantadine (AMANTAMED) is a glutamate [nmda] receptor antagonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN amantadine
Brand AMANTAMED
Mechanism Glutamate [NMDA] receptor antagonist
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Glutamate [NMDA] receptor antagonist

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Amantadine Approved · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is amantadine?

amantadine (AMANTAMED) is a glutamate [nmda] receptor antagonist. Associated with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for amantadine?

AMANTAMED is a marketed brand name for amantadine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of amantadine?

amantadine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.