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amantadine and Autism

amantadine has been researched along with Autism in 2 studies

amant: an antiviral compound consisting of an adamantane derivative chemically linked to a water-solube polyanioic matrix; structure in first source

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To test the hypothesis that amantadine hydrochloride is a safe and effective treatment for behavioral disturbances--for example, hyperactivity and irritability--in children with autism."9.09Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of amantadine hydrochloride in the treatment of children with autistic disorder. ( Cantwell, E; Cook, EH; Davanzo, PA; Dourish, CT; Dykens, EM; Handen, BL; Hooper, SR; Jaselskis, CA; King, BH; Leventhal, BL; Levitt, J; Lord, C; Lubetsky, MJ; McMahon, W; Myers, SM; Ozonoff, S; Shah, BG; Shernoff, EW; Sikich, L; Snape, M; Williamson, K; Wright, DM; Zimmerman, AW, 2001)
"Amantadine was generally well-tolerated despite substantial dosage and duration of therapy."5.48Amantadine: A new treatment for refractory electrical status epilepticus in sleep. ( Eliyan, Y; Hussain, SA; Sankar, R; Wilson, RB, 2018)
"To test the hypothesis that amantadine hydrochloride is a safe and effective treatment for behavioral disturbances--for example, hyperactivity and irritability--in children with autism."5.09Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of amantadine hydrochloride in the treatment of children with autistic disorder. ( Cantwell, E; Cook, EH; Davanzo, PA; Dourish, CT; Dykens, EM; Handen, BL; Hooper, SR; Jaselskis, CA; King, BH; Leventhal, BL; Levitt, J; Lord, C; Lubetsky, MJ; McMahon, W; Myers, SM; Ozonoff, S; Shah, BG; Shernoff, EW; Sikich, L; Snape, M; Williamson, K; Wright, DM; Zimmerman, AW, 2001)
"Amantadine was generally well-tolerated despite substantial dosage and duration of therapy."1.48Amantadine: A new treatment for refractory electrical status epilepticus in sleep. ( Eliyan, Y; Hussain, SA; Sankar, R; Wilson, RB, 2018)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wilson, RB1
Eliyan, Y1
Sankar, R1
Hussain, SA1
King, BH1
Wright, DM1
Handen, BL1
Sikich, L1
Zimmerman, AW1
McMahon, W1
Cantwell, E1
Davanzo, PA1
Dourish, CT1
Dykens, EM1
Hooper, SR1
Jaselskis, CA1
Leventhal, BL1
Levitt, J1
Lord, C1
Lubetsky, MJ1
Myers, SM1
Ozonoff, S1
Shah, BG1
Snape, M1
Shernoff, EW1
Williamson, K1
Cook, EH1

Trials

1 trial available for amantadine and Autism

ArticleYear
Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of amantadine hydrochloride in the treatment of children with autistic disorder.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2001, Volume: 40, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amantadine; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child, Preschool; Dopamine Agents; Double-B

2001

Other Studies

1 other study available for amantadine and Autism

ArticleYear
Amantadine: A new treatment for refractory electrical status epilepticus in sleep.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2018, Volume: 84

    Topics: Adolescent; Amantadine; Autistic Disorder; Child; Child, Preschool; Cognition; Cognitive Dysfunction

2018