Pk-Merz, Antiviral, For Viral Infections - 100 Tablets

Product Name

• Pk-Merz, Antiviral, Reduce Viral Infections - 100 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Amantadine Sulfate 100 Mg Tablets

Category Of Pk-Merz Tablets

• Anti-Viral & Anti-Parkinson Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Amantadine

• The antiviral mechanism seems to be unrelated.
• The drug interferes with a viral protein, M2 (an ion channel), which is needed for the viral particle to become "uncoated" once it is taken inside the cell by endocytosis.
• Amantadine is an antiviral drug that also acts as an antiparkinson agent, for which it is usually combined with L-DOPA when L-DOPA responses decline (probably due to tolerance).

Therapeutic Indications Of Pk-Merz Tablets

• Amantadine sulfate tablets are effective against all symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as rigidity, tremor, and hypo- or akinesia.
• It also has an antiviral action

Method Of Administration Of Pk-Merz Tablets

• It is recommended that treatment be started with 1 tablet/day on the first three days to be increased to a regular dosage of 2 tablets/day.
• It is possible to raise the dosage by weekly increases of 1 tablet/day.
• In special cases and under medical supervision the dosage may be increased to 5 - 6 tablets/day.
• The maximum daily dosage of 6 tablets (600 mg amantadine sulfate) should not be exceeded.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Pk-Merz Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Sleep disturbances
2. Restlessness and agitation
3. Urinary retention in association with prostate hypertrophy may occur.
4. Nausea
5. Dizziness
6. Dry mouth

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Pk-Merz Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Pk-Merz Tablets

• Amantadine sulfate tablets may be used only with particular caution in patients with:

1. Prostate hypertrophy
2. Narrow-angle glaucoma
3. Kidney failure (of varying severity)
4. States of agitation or confusion and
5. Delirious syndromes or exogenous psychosis in the anamnesis

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Pk-Merz Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Amantadine

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Amantadine
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Amantadine
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Amantadine