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amantadine and Post-Concussion Syndrome

amantadine has been researched along with Post-Concussion Syndrome in 4 studies

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

Post-Concussion Syndrome: The organic and psychogenic disturbances observed after closed head injuries (HEAD INJURIES, CLOSED). Post-concussion syndrome includes subjective physical complaints (i.e. headache, dizziness), cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. These disturbances can be chronic, permanent, or late emerging.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Amantadine was the most commonly prescribed medication, with amitriptyline and melatonin also being prescribed."1.46Predictors of Pharmacological Intervention in Adolescents With Protracted Symptoms After Sports-Related Concussion. ( Henry, LC; Pinto, SM; Twichell, MF, 2017)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (75.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Carabenciov, ID1
Bureau, BL1
Cutrer, M1
Savica, R1
Corwin, DJ1
Master, CL1
Grady, MF1
Zonfrillo, MR1
Moran, B1
Tadikonda, P1
Sneed, KB1
Hummel, M1
Guiteau, S1
Coris, EE1
Pinto, SM1
Twichell, MF1
Henry, LC1

Reviews

1 review available for amantadine and Post-Concussion Syndrome

ArticleYear
Postconcussive Syndrome Following Sports-related Concussion: A Treatment Overview for Primary Care Physicians.
    Southern medical journal, 2015, Volume: 108, Issue:9

    Topics: Amantadine; Antidepressive Agents; Athletic Injuries; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dopamine Agents;

2015

Other Studies

3 other studies available for amantadine and Post-Concussion Syndrome

ArticleYear
Amantadine Use for Postconcussion Syndrome.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2019, Volume: 94, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Amantadine; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Cognition; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Admin

2019
The Economic Burden of Pediatric Postconcussive Syndrome.
    Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 2020, Volume: 30, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amantadine; Amitriptyline; Child; Child, Preschool; Confidence Intervals; Direct Service

2020
Predictors of Pharmacological Intervention in Adolescents With Protracted Symptoms After Sports-Related Concussion.
    PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2017, Volume: 9, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Amantadine; Anticonvulsants; Athletic Injuries; Brain Concussion; Cohort Studies; Female

2017