Recent news on Rimantadine

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WHO recommendations  -  May 19, 2007
Malaysia Star,For several years, amantadine and rimantadine were the only antiviral drugs. However, whilst relatively inexpensive, these drugs are effective only against

Worst case scenario  -  May 3, 2007
Al-Ahram Weekly,NIH officials recommend the use of Rimantadine rather than Adamine, which contains "toxic substances that badly affect human health," warns Fauci.

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New Guidelines for Antiviral Therapy and Prophylaxis for Influenza ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Available adamantanes are amantadine and rimantadine, approved for children 12 months and older. These drugs target the viral M2 matrix protein,

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Advice on using antivirals for influenza  -  Mar 30, 2007
AAP News (subscription)...represented by oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza), and the adamantanes represented by amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine).

WHO warns against steroids for H5N1 patients  -  Apr 20, 2007
CIDRAP,It said clinicians should use oseltamivir as first-line treatment but should consider adding one of the older antiviral drugs, amantadine or rimantadine,

Flu virus flashes danger signal  -  Apr 13, 2007
The Australian,Prevention (CDC) alerted doctors that the influenza A strain H3N2 was resistant to two commonly prescribed anti-virals -- rimantadine and amantadine.

Study documents resistance to Tamiflu, calls for alternatives  -  Apr 9, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,But in January 2006, the CDC alerted doctors the influenza A strain H3N2 was resistant to two commonly prescribed anti-virals - rimantadine and amantadine.

$26 Million NIH Grant to Establish New Flu/Bird Flu Center of ...  -  Apr 6, 2007
Media Newswire (press release),Drugs are available to treat influenza – amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir and oseltamivir – but many flu strains, including the bird flu subtypes,

Researchers find viruses resistant to antiviral drugs in Japanese ...  -  Apr 3, 2007
Canada.com,...(Those drugs are amantadine and rimantadine.) "There is urgent need to develop new kinds of antivirals," senior author Dr. Yoshihiro Kawaoka - who splits

$26 million NIH contract to establish new flu/bird flu Center of ...  -  Apr 3, 2007
SpiritIndia,Drugs are available to treat influenza – amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir and oseltamivir – but many flu strains have developed drug-resistant strains.

Ottawa to spend $2-million to research drugs that fight flu  -  Mar 24, 2007
Globe and Mail,The existing flu drugs are zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and two older off-patent drugs called amantadine and rimantadine (which is not sold

Revised Labeling Approved for Flumadine  -  Mar 20, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,The FDA has approved revised labeling to the Drug Interactions section of the prescribing information for Forest Laboratories’ Flumadine (rimantadine)

5 flu myths debunked  -  Mar 22, 2007
CNNFour anti-virals are approved for use in the United States -- amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir and oseltamivir. "If you're healthy and vigorous,

Drug, Vaccine Research Target Avian Flu  -  Mar 20, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Two of the drugs, amantadine and rimantadine, which interfere with viral uncoating inside the cell, are not recommended for seasonal or avian influenza

Avian Bird Flu Preparation  -  Feb 8, 2007
Market-Day.net,H5N1 viruses isolated from poultry and humans in Asia have shown that the viruses are resistant to two of the medications (Amantadine and Rimantadine).

Bird flu Q&A  -  Feb 6, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,Four different antiviral drugs — amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir — are commonly used for the treatment and prevention of influenza.

WHO picks one new strain for 2007-08 flu vaccine  -  Feb 21, 2007
CIDRAP,WHO report says that H3N2 viruses worldwide continue to show high resistance to the two older antiviral drugs used for flu—amantadine and rimantadine.

Two anti-viral drugs should be stockpiled  -  Feb 12, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThere are two classes of drugs that are effective against influenza viruses: the ion channel inhibitors -- amantadine and rimantadine -- and the

Family health ... Take Charge! Fighting the flu  -  Feb 11, 2007
commercialappeal.com (subscription),During the 2005-06 influenza season, CDC recommends against the use of amantadine or rimantadine for the treatment or prevention of influenza in the United

Bird flu: Your questions answered  -  Feb 7, 2007
Consumer ReportsCurrently circulating strains of the virus are resistant to an older class of flu drugs, including rimantadine (Flumadine) and amantadine (Symmetrel),

State Governments must be ready to combat avian flu: Ramadoss  -  Feb 6, 2007
DailyIndia.com,The H5N1 virus that has caused human illness and death in Asia is resistant to amantadine and rimantadine, two antiviral medications commonly used for

Avian Flu special global report  -  Feb 5, 2007
FarmersWeekly,The H5N1 virus appears to be resistant to amantadine and rimantadine, two antiviral medications commonly used for influenza. Two other antiviral medications

County still has flu vaccine if needed  -  Jan 31, 2007
The Havre Daily News,These complications are treated with amantadine or rimantadine within 24 to 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Early detection is critical to treating

A reader blog about men's health with Dr. Karen Hill  -  Jan 29, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Examples of these drugs are amantadine (Symadine or Symmetrel), rimantadine (Flumadine), zanamivir (Relenza), and oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

Japan confirms third bird flu in poultry  -  Jan 29, 2007
Food Consumer,Most H5N1 viruses that have caused human illness and death appear to be resistant to amantadine and rimantadine, two antiviral medications commonly used for

On This Date In History  -  Jan 14, 2007
Playfuls.com,Also in 2006, federal health officials advised US doctors not to prescribe two commonly used influenza drugs -- antadine and rimantadine -- because current

Beat the bug  -  Jan 9, 2007
Greensboro News Record,We are also fortunate to have four antiviral medications: Tamiflu, Relenza, Amantadine and Rimantadine. They protect those with recent contact and treat

US Health Agency To Fund New Influenza Anti-viral Drug  -  Jan 9, 2007
Media Newswire (press release),Four anti-viral medications -- amantadine ( brand name Symmetrel® ), rimantadine ( Flumadine® ), zanamavir ( Relenza® ) and oseltamivir ( Tamiflu® ) -- are

US Health Agency To Fund New Influenza Antiviral Drug  -  Jan 8, 2007
NewsBlaze,Four antiviral medications - amantadine (brand name Symmetrel®), rimantadine (Flumadine®), zanamavir (Relenza®) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) - are approved by

NIH reports progress in vaccine development for avian influenza  -  Jan 8, 2007
Student Operated Press,Four antiviral medications -- amantadine (brand name Symmetrel ® ), rimantadine (Flumadine ® ), zanamavir (Relenza ® ) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu ® ) -- are

An Rx can't replace the flu vaccine  -  Jan 1, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,These include the older agents amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine) and the newer agents Tamiflu and Relenza. They prevent flu viruses from

WHO issues new AI guidelines  -  Jan 1, 2007
WorldPoultry.net,If neuraminidase inhibitors are available, clinicians should not administer rimantadine alone as a first-line treatment. • High-risk exposure groups should

Drug regulation reform vital for healthy nation  -  Dec 28, 2006
Jakarta Post,Amantadine, rimantadine and oseltamivir are the basic influenza drugs currently available, but they have been infective against bird flu.

Out of the Flu  -  Dec 25, 2006
Wall Street Journal (subscription),...since the CDC warned early this year that many flu strains have become resistant to older prescription flu medications amantadine and rimantadine.

Out of the Flu  -  Nov 29, 2006
Wall Street Journal (subscription),...since the CDC warned early this year that many flu strains have become resistant to older prescription flu medications amantadine and rimantadine.

Flu season arrives in Va.  -  Dec 2, 2006
Richmond Times Dispatch,Treatment options other than Tamiflu include bed rest, pain relievers and the anti-viral drugs amantadine, rimantadine and Relenza.

Study highlights debate over drug expiration dates  -  Dec 19, 2006
Kansas City Star,Flu drugs amantadine and rimantadine stored for 25 years under household conditions proved to be fully effective, doctors said in a 1998 study in Antiviral

Trying to unravel winter-flu link  -  Dec 19, 2006
Newsday,Some strains have gained the ability to resist the anti-viral medicines amantadine and rimantadine and have shown signs of resistance to Tamiflu,

Short Winter Days May Help Seasonal Flu Spread (Update1)  -  Dec 11, 2006
BloombergSome strains have gained the ability to resist the antiviral medicines amantadine and rimantadine and have shown signs of resistance to Roche Holding AG's

Toilet seats are not likely to transmit germs to users  -  Dec 8, 2006
Baltimore Sun,If you do get the flu, see your doctor and take one of the four Food and Drug Adminstration-approved drugs for influenza: amantadine, rimantadine,

A couple of options for fighting the flu  -  Dec 8, 2006
Belleville News-Democrat,These include the older agents amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine) and the newer agents Tamiflu and Relenza. They prevent flu viruses from

AAP report to address use of antiviral drugs to treat influenza  -  Dec 1, 2006
AAP News (subscription)The first class, adamantanes (represented by amantadine [Symmetrel] and rimantadine [Flumadine]), has been used widely for the past 20 years.

Bird flu hits another farm in South Korea  -  Nov 28, 2006
News-Medical.net,Most H5N1 viruses that have caused human illness and death appear to be resistant to amantadine and rimantadine, two antiviral medications commonly used for

Are there herbal or homeopathic alternatives to the flu vaccine?  -  Nov 27, 2006
Boston Globe,If you do get the flu, see your doctor and take one of the four FDA-approved drugs for influenza: amantadine, rimantadine, zanamavir, or oseltamivir.

Mom versus the MD  -  Nov 27, 2006
Worcester Telegram,Amantadine and rimantadine are used to prevent or treat influenza type A infections. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and zanamivir are used to prevent or treat both A

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