PK-Merz (Amantadine Sulfate) 100mg Tablets

Brand Name: PK-Merz

Generic Name: Amantadine Sulfate

Dosage Strength: 100mg

Manufacturer: Brookes Pharma

Packing: 20 Tablets

Description and Usage:

PK-Merz is a brand name for a medication containing amantadine sulfate. Amantadine is a medication with various uses, including the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and certain viral infections such as influenza A.

Amantadine is classified as an antiviral and an antiparkinsonian agent. It is used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain medications, and for the prevention and treatment of influenza A.

The exact mechanism of action of amantadine is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve increased dopamine release and reduced dopamine reuptake in the brain. In the context of influenza A, it inhibits the replication of the virus.