Understanding Which Class Is Amantadine: A Drug With Dual Roles
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Originally developed as an antiviral in the 1960s, amantadine's dual nature was discovered serendipitously when it was found to also have antiparkinsonian effects. As a result, when answering the question, 'Which class is amantadine?', it is important to recognize its multiple pharmacological classifications based on its different mechanisms of action. (Markdown OK).