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amantadine
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
Symmetrel CAPSULE, ORAL 100 mg      
Symmetrel SYRUP, ORAL 50 mg/5 mL      
Display Amantadine (Antiviral), Antiparkinsonian Agents, Amantadine (Parkinsonian Syndrome) Class : 081804, 120804, 283604
Medication comments:
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
amantadine PO
(Symmetrel©)
• Non-Parkinson's		 100 mg q12h CrCl > 50: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 30-50: 200 mg x1, then 100 mg q24h
CrCl 15-29: 200 mg x1, then 100 mg q48h
CrCl <15: 200 mg q7days
HD/PD: 200 mg q7days
Last updated: Nov. 1, 2025
  • Renal Adjustment Policy amantadine subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
  • Look-Alike/Sound-Alike amantadine confused with amiodarone
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