Amantadine hydrochloride

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 665-66-7 Cat. No. BCP11857
Name Amantadine hydrochloride
Synonyms 1-Aminoadamantane hydrochloride; 1-Adamantanamine hydrochloride; 1-Adamantylamine hydrochloride;
Formula C10H17N.HCl M. Wt 187.71
  • Biological Activity
Description Amantadine hydrochloride is an antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake.
Pathways Microbiology/Virology 
Targets Influenza Virus 

Structure

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