Flumadine - RIMANTADINE - ORAL
(rih-MAN-tuh-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S)
Flumadine
USES
Flumadine is an antiviral used to prevent and treat infections
caused by the flu virus.
HOW TO USE
Take Flumadine by mouth as directed. Do not increase
your dose or take this more often than prescribed. For
preventing the flu, this is usually taken once or twice
a day. To treat the flu, this is usually given for 5
days. Take this med for the full time prescribed. Stopping
therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea, stomach upset, nervousness, tiredness, lightheadedness,
trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your
doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: skin rash,
jaundice (yellowing of the eyes/skin), mood changes,
mental confusion, vision changes. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: liver
or kidney disease, seizures, blood disorders, any allergies.
Use caution driving or operating machinery if this med
makes you lightheaded. Elderly persons may be more sensitive
to the effects of this med. This med should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks
and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this
med is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
med you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include mental/mood disorder; irregular heartbeat,
trouble breathing, change in amount of urine, unconscious,
fever, or seizures
NOTES
Flumadine is most effective is reducing the length and
severity of the flu when taken within the first 24 to
48 hours of flu symptoms.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do
not take it if it is near the time for the next dose,
instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not
store in the bathroom.
