Rimantadine Hydrochloride: An Anti-Influenza A Virus Agent and a Dopamine Receptor Agonist
Rimantadine hydrochloride is an anti-influenza A virus agent and a dopamine receptor agonist, similarly amantadine hydrochloride [
A0588]. Genetic studies suggest that rimantadine inhibits the replication of influenza A viruses by preventing the release of infectious viral RNA into the host cell nucleus by interfering with the function of the transmembrane of the viral M
2 protein. In addition, there is evidence to suggest that rimantadine act as a dopamine receptor agonist. (The product is for research purpose only.)