Amantadine

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Not to be confused with Adamantine or Adamantane.

Amantadine
Clinical data
Trade namesGocovri, Symadine, Symmetrel, others
Other names1-Adamantylamine
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MedlinePlusa682064
License data
Pregnancy
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Routes of
administration		By mouth
ATC code
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Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability86–90%[1]
Protein binding67%[1]
MetabolismMinimal (mostly to acetyl metabolites)[1]
Elimination half-life10–31 hours[1]
ExcretionUrine[1]
Identifiers
  • Adamantan-1-amine
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Melting point180 °C (356 °F) [6]
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  • InChI=1S/C10H17N/c11-10-4-7-1-8(5-10)3-9(2-7)6-10/h7-9H,1-6,11H2 checkY
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Amantadine, sold under the brand name Gocovri among others, is a

NMDA antagonist.[9][1] The antiviral mechanism of action is antagonism of the influenzavirus A M2 proton channel, which prevents endosomal escape (i.e., the release of viral genetic material into the host cytoplasm).[10][11]

Amantadine was first used for the treatment of influenza A. After antiviral properties were initially reported in 1963, amantadine received approval for prophylaxis against the influenza virus A in 1976.[12] In 1973, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved amantadine for use in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. In 2017, the extended release formulation was approved for use in the treatment of levodopa-induced dyskinesia.[13]

Amantadine has a mild side-effect profile. Common neurological side effects include drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, and confusion.

end stage kidney disease, given that the drug is cleared by the kidneys.[5] It should also be taken with caution by those with enlarged prostates or glaucoma, because of its anticholinergic effects.[15]

Chemical structure

Amantadine (brand names Gocovri, Symadine, and Symmetrel

amino group substituted at one of the four tertiary carbons.[17] Rimantadine is a closely related adamantane derivative with similar biological properties;[18] both target the M2 proton channel of influenza A virus.[9]

Mechanism of action

Parkinson's disease

The mechanism of its antiparkinsonian effect is poorly understood.[19] Amantadine is a weak antagonist of the NMDA-type glutamate receptor, increases dopamine release, and blocks dopamine reuptake.[20][21][22] Amantadine probably does not inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzyme.[23] Moreover, the drug has many effects in the brain, including release of dopamine and norepinephrine from nerve endings. It appears to be an anticholinergic (specifically at alpha-7 nicotinic receptors) like the similar pharmaceutical memantine.[24]

In 2004, it was discovered that amantadine and memantine bind to and act as agonists of the σ1 receptor (Ki = 7.44 μM and 2.60 μM, respectively), and that activation of the σ1 receptor is involved in the dopaminergic effects of amantadine at therapeutically relevant concentrations.[24] There has been speculation that these findings may also extend to the other adamantanes such as adapromine, rimantadine, and bromantane, and could explain the psychostimulant-like effects of this family of compounds, but there does not seem to be any evidence available now regarding this theory.[24][verification needed]

Influenza

Model of amantadine (red) inhibiting influenza A M2 protein (blue).[25]
Model of viral replication.

The mechanisms for amantadine's antiviral and antiparkinsonian effects are unrelated.[1][15] Amantadine targets the influenza A M2 ion channel protein. The M2 protein's function is to allow the intracellular virus to replicate (M2 also functions as a proton channel for hydrogen ions to cross into the vesicle), and exocytose newly formed viral proteins to the extracellular space (viral shedding). By blocking the M2 channel, the virus is unable to replicate because of impaired replication, protein synthesis, and exocytosis.[26]

Amantadine and rimantadine function in a mechanistically identical fashion, entering the barrel of the tetrameric M2 channel and blocking pore function—i.e., proton translocation.[9]

Resistance to the drug class is a consequence of mutations to the pore-lining amino acid residues of the channel, preventing both amantadine and rimantadine from binding and inhibiting the channel in their usual way.[27]

Pharmacokinetics

Amantadine is well absorbed orally. The onset of action is usually within 48 hours when used for parkinsonian syndromes, including dyskinesia. As plasma concentrations of amantadine increase, there is a greater risk for toxicity.[28][29]

Half-life elimination averages eight days in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Amantadine is only minimally removed by hemodialysis.[29][30]

Amantadine is metabolized to a small extent (5–15%) by acetylation. It is mainly excreted (90%) unchanged in urine by kidney excretion.[28]

Medical uses

Parkinson's disease

Amantadine is used to treat

extended release amantadine formulation is commonly used to treat dyskinesias in people receiving levodopa therapy for Parkinson's disease.[31] A 2003 Cochrane review had concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the safety or efficacy of amantadine to treat dyskinesia.[32]

In 2008, the World Health Organization reported amantadine is not effective as a stand-alone parkinsonian therapy, but recommended it could be used in combination therapy with levodopa.[33]

Influenza A

Amantadine is not recommended for treatment or

prophylaxis of influenza A in the United States.[7] Amantadine has no effect preventing or treating influenza B infections.[7] The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 100% of seasonal H3N2 and 2009 pandemic flu samples were resistant to adamantanes (amantadine and rimantadine) during the 2008–2009 flu season.[9][34]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines recommend only neuraminidase inhibitors for influenza treatment and prophylaxis.[medical citation needed] The CDC recommends against amantadine and rimantadine to treat influenza A infections.[7]

Similarly, the 2011 World Health Organization (WHO) virology report showed all tested H1N1 influenza A viruses were resistant to amantadine.[8] WHO guidelines recommend against use of M2 inhibitors for influenza A.[medical citation needed] The continued high rate of resistance observed in laboratory testing of influenza A has reduced the priority of M2 resistance testing.[medical citation needed]

A 2014 Cochrane review did not find evidence for efficacy or safety of amantadine used for the prevention or treatment of influenza A.[35]

Extra-pyramidal side effects

An extended release formulation is used to treat levodopa-induced dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson's disease.[4] The WHO recommends the use of amantadine as a combination therapy to reduce levodopa side effects.[33]

Off-label uses

Fatigue in multiple sclerosis

A 2007 Cochrane literature review concluded that there was no overall evidence supporting the use of amantadine in treating fatigue in patients with MS.[36] A follow-up 2012 Cochrane review stated that there may be some amantadine-induced improvement in fatigue in some people with MS.[37] Despite multiple control trials that have also demonstrated improvements in subjective and objective ratings of fatigue, there is no final conclusion regarding its effectiveness.[38]

Consensus guidelines from the German Multiple Sclerosis Society (GMSS) in 2006 state that amantadine produces moderate improvement in subjective fatigue, problem solving, memory, and concentration. Thus, in 2006, GMSS guidelines recommended the use of amantadine in MS-related fatigue.[39]

In the UK NICE recommends considering amantadine for MS fatigue.[40]

Awareness in patients with disorders of consciousness

hypoxic encephalopathy.[42] In 2018 the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) updated treatment guidelines on the use of amantadine for patients with prolonged DoC, recommending the use of amantadine (100–200 mg bid) for adults with DoC 4–16 weeks post injury to support early functional recovery and reduce disability.[43]

Neuroplasticity and overall functional recovery in patients with brain injury

In various studies, amantadine and memantine have been shown to accelerate the rate of recovery from a brain injury.[44][45] The time-limited window following a brain injury is characterized by neuroplasticity, or the capacity of neurons in the brain to adapt and compensate after injury. Thus, physiatrists will often start patients on amantadine as soon as impairments are recognized. There are also case reports showing improved functional recovery with amantadine treatment occurring years after the initial brain injury.[41] There is insufficient evidence to determine if the functional gains are a result of effects through the dopamine or norepinephrine pathways. Some patients may benefit from direct dopamine stimulation with amantadine, while others may benefit more from other stimulants that act more on the norepinephrine pathway, such as methylphenidate.[41] It is unclear if treatment with amantadine improves long-term outcomes or simply accelerates recovery.[44] Nonetheless, amantadine-induced acceleration of recovery reduces the burden of disability, lessens health care costs, and minimizes psychosocial stressors in patients.[citation needed]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

A 2010 randomized clinical trial showed similar improvements in ADHD symptoms in children treated with amantadine as in those treated with methylphenidate, with less frequent side effects.[46] A 2021 retrospective study showed that amantadine may serve as an effective adjunct to stimulants for ADHD–related symptoms and appears to be a safer alternative to second- or third-generation antipsychotics.[47]

Adverse effects

Amantadine is generally well tolerated and has a mild side-effect profile.[48]

Neurological

Side effects include drowsiness (especially while driving), lightheadedness, falls, and dizziness.[4] Patients on amantadine should avoid combination with other central nervous system (CNS) depressing agents, such as alcohol. Excessive alcohol usage may increase the potential for CNS effects such as dizziness, confusion, and light headedness.[14]

Rare severe adverse effects include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, depression, convulsions, psychosis, and suicidal ideation.[14] It has also been associated with disinhibited actions (gambling, sexual activity, spending, other addictions) and diminished control over compulsions.[4]

Amantadine may cause anxiety, feeling overexcited, hallucinations and nightmares.[49]

Cardiovascular

Amantadine may cause orthostatic hypotension, syncope, and peripheral edema.[4]

Gastrointestinal

Amantadine has also been associated with dry mouth and constipation.[4]

Skin

Rare cases of skin rashes, such as Stevens–Johnson syndrome and livedo reticularis have also been reported in patients treated with amantadine.[50][51]

Kidney

Amantadine inhibits the kidney's active-transport removal and transfer of creatinine from blood to urine, which normally occurs in the proximal tubules of the nephrons. The active-transport removal mechanism accounts for about fifteen percent of creatinine clearance. Therefore, amantadine may increase serum creatinine concentrations fifteen percent above normal levels and give the false impression of mild kidney disease in patients whose kidneys are actually undamaged (because kidney function is often assessed by measuring the concentration of creatinine in blood.) Also, if the patient does have kidney disease, amantadine may cause it to appear as much as fifteen percent worse than it actually is.[52]

Pregnancy and lactation

Amantadine is Food and Drug Administration category C for pregnancy.

Teratogenic effects have been observed in humans (case reports) and animal reproduction studies. Amantadine may also be present in breast milk and negatively alter breast milk production or excretion. The decision to breastfeed during amantadine therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding, and the benefits of the drug to the mother.[14]

Interactions

Amantadine may affect the central nervous system because of its dopaminergic and anticholinergic properties. The mechanisms of action are not fully known. Because of the CNS effects, caution is required when prescribing additional CNS stimulants or anticholinergic drugs.[15] Thus, concurrent use of alcohol with Amantadine is not recommended because of enhanced CNS depressant effects.[53] In addition, anti-dopaminergic drugs such as metoclopramide and typical anti-psychotics should be avoided.[54][55] These interactions are likely related to opposing dopaminergic mechanisms of action, which inhibits amantadine's anti-Parkinson effects.[medical citation needed]

Contraindications

Amantadine is

contraindicated in persons with end stage kidney disease.[4] The drug is renally cleared.[1][15][56]

Amantadine may have anticholinergic side effects. Thus, patients with an enlarged prostate or glaucoma should use with caution.[14]

Live attenuated vaccines are contraindicated while taking amantadine.[4] It is possible that amantadine will inhibit viral replication and reduce the efficacy of administered vaccines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends avoiding amantadine for two weeks prior to vaccine administration and 48 hours afterward.[15]

History

Influenza A

Antiviral properties were first reported in 1963 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. In this amantadine trial study volunteer college students were exposed to a viral challenge. The group that received amantadine (100 milligrams 18 hours before viral challenge) had less Asia influenza infections than the

prophylactic agent against Asian (H2N2) influenza and received approval for prophylactic use for influenza A in 1976.[12][5][61]

During the 1980 influenza A epidemic, the first amantadine-resistance influenza viruses were reported. The frequency of amantadine resistance among influenza A (H3N2) viruses from 1991 and 1995 was as low as 0.8%. In 2004 the resistance frequency increased to 12.3%. A year later resistance increase significantly to 96%, 72%, and 14.5% in China, South Korea, and the United States, respectively. By 2006, 90.6% of H3N2 strains and 15.6% of H1N1 were amantadine-resistant. A majority of the amantadine-resistant H3N2 isolates (98.2%) were found to contain an S31N mutation in the M2 transmembrane domain that confers resistance to amantadine.[62] Currently, adamantane resistance is high among circulating influenza A viruses. Thus, they are no longer recommended for treatment of influenza A.[63]

Parkinson's disease

An incidental finding in 1969 prompted investigations about amantadine's effectiveness for treating symptoms of

L-dopa or anti-cholinergic drugs.[12] By April 1973, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved amantadine for use in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.[15][12]

In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of amantadine in an extended release formulation for the treatment of

levodopa in people with Parkinson's disease.[66][67]

Veterinary misuse

In 2005, Chinese poultry farmers were reported to have used amantadine to protect birds against

H1N1), highlighting the need for new anti-influenza therapies.[69]

In September 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Dingo Chip Twists "Chicken in the Middle" dog treats because the product has the potential to be contaminated with amantadine.[70]

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