“Symmetrel” [DuPont]

Name:
“Symmetrel” [DuPont]
Detailed information:
(amantadine hydrochloride). TM for a synthetic antiviral drug specific for A₂-type virus infection (one type of Asian flu). It is taken orally and acts by preventing the virus from entering cells. It is inactive against B-type viruses. Reported to be effective in treatment of Parkinson's disease.