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. 1976 Oct;3(5):883–889. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1976.tb00642.x

Effect of amantadine on drug-induced parkisonism: relationship between plasma levels and effect.

G M Pacifici, M Nardini, P Ferrari, R Latini, C Fieschi, P L Morselli
PMCID: PMC1428941  PMID: 788761

Abstract

Amantadine, administered at a dose of 200 mg/day, antagonized the extapyramidal symptomatology induced by neuroleptic drugs in fifteen psychiatric patients. Steady-state levels were reached within 4-7 days of treatment. Individual plasma levels ranged from 200-900 ng/ml. Apparent plasma half-lives varied from 10-28.5 h with an apparent VD of 200-400 litres. A significant relationship was found between the plasma levels of amantadine and the effects on the extrapyramidal symptomatology. The data suggest a direct effect of amantadine on dopaminergic receptors.

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