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Amantadine is the organic compound known formally as 1-aminoadamantane. The molecule consists of adamantane backbone that is substituted at one of the four methyne positions with an amino group. This compound is sold under the name "Symmetrel," for use both as an antiviral and an antiparkinsonic drug. Rimantadine is a closely related derivative of adamantane with similar biological properties. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in...

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