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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2026

Behavioral abnormalities in older patients with chronic renal function decline following administration of compound paracetamol and amantadine hydrochloride capsules.

Yu Dong, Jufen Cheng, Zhixiong Qiu, Deping Wang, Caiying Xiang

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Yu Dong *People's Hospital of Kaihua, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Jufen Cheng *People's Hospital of Kaihua, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zhixiong QiuPeople's Hospital of Kaihua, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Deping WangPeople's Hospital of Kaihua, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Caiying XiangKaihua County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. 27453751@qq.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-5387-4236

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Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration Grant No. 2024ZL1224
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Abstract

backgroundCompound paracetamol and amantadine hydrochloride capsules are commonly used over-the-counter medications at the primary care level. The primary component, amantadine, is excreted via the kidneys and poses a risk of accumulation in older patients, while chlorphenamine may increase the risk of delirium. This study examines the relationship between this medication and abnormal behavior by presenting case studies of two older patients and discussing clinical management strategies. CASE PRESENTATION: Case 1 involved a 78-year-old Chinese male with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 87 mL/min/1.73 m

conclusionThe central toxicity of amantadine is significantly enhanced in older patients with renal insufficiency, and chlorphenamine may increase the risk of delirium. The risks associated with using this medication in older patients suffering from the common cold far outweigh the benefits, warranting cautious use in clinical practice; adverse reactions should be managed with prompt discontinuation of the medication and hydration to facilitate drug clearance. This study provides crucial warnings about medication safety in the older population.

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AcetaminophenAmantadineAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticDeliriumHallucinationsRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAgedGlomerular Filtration RateHumansMaleAcetaminophenAmantadineAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAdverse reactionsAmantadineCentral nervous systemChlorphenamineCompound paracetamol and amantadine hydrochloride capsulesDeliriumHallucinationsRenal insufficiency

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PMCPMC12895649

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