Flumadine Flu Medication

• Flumadine

Flumadine is a prescription drug that is used for preventing and treating certain types of the flu. This eMedTV resource explains how Flumadine works, describes its effects, and offers general dosing information for the medication.

• Flumadine Side Effects

Some of the most commonly reported Flumadine side effects include nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are minor, some may require medical attention, such as depression, arrhythmia, or seizures.

• Flumadine Uses

Flumadine is used for the prevention and treatment of the flu. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses Flumadine uses in more detail and explains whether the medication is approved for use in children or infants.

• Flumadine Dosage

For treating or preventing the flu in adults, the recommended Flumadine dosage is 100 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also lists Flumadine dosing guidelines for children and includes dosing precautions for people with kidney failure or liver disease.

• Flumadine Drug Interactions

Aspirin, cimetidine, and acetaminophen are medicines that may interact with Flumadine. This part of the eMedTV site provides a list of other drugs that may cause an interaction and describes the potential effects of these Flumadine drug interactions.

• Flumadine Warnings and Precautions

People with kidney or liver problems may not handle Flumadine as well as others. This eMedTV article lists side effects or complications that may occur with Flumadine. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included.

• Flumadine Overdose

Hallucinations, agitation, and an irregular heart rhythm could occur with a Flumadine overdose. This eMedTV Web page explores other possible effects of an overdose of Flumadine and describes the various treatments that are available.

• Flumadine and Pregnancy

Animal studies suggest that Flumadine may not be safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV article contains more information on Flumadine and pregnancy, and describes the complications that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant rats.

• Flumadine and Breastfeeding

At this time, it is not known whether it is safe to take Flumadine while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource provides more information about Flumadine and breastfeeding, and explains why the drug is likely to pass through breast milk.

• Generic Flumadine

There is only one strength of generic Flumadine -- Rimantadine 100 mg tablets. This page from the eMedTV archives describes generic Flumadine in more detail, lists its manufacturers, and explains whether it is equivalent to the brand-name version.