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Rimantadine

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Definition: An RNA synthesis inhibitor that is used as an antiviral agent in the prophylaxis and treatment of influenza.     
Pharmacological Action Antiviral Agents; Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors 		Other names Remantadine; Hydrochloride, Rimantadine; Roflual; Roche Brand of Rimantadine Hydrochloride; Rimantadine Hydrochloride; Riamantadine; Forest Brand of Rimantadine Hydrochloride; FlumadineDrugs* : RIMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE; FLUMADINE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
polirem  0   Rimantadine/*analogs & derivatives Tablets Delayed-Action Preparations. Voen Med Zh 1995 Feb;(2):48-9
adapromine  60196-90-9   Rimantadine/*analogs & derivatives. Vopr Virusol 1987;32(1):35

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