A note on the effect of amantadine on body temperature in mice

Abstract
Amantadine hydrochloride caused a dose-dependent fall in rectal temperature in mice. This response was antagonized by haloperidol, which itself produced some hypothermia, and by pretreatment with α-methyl-p-tyrosine. The mode of action of amantadine and the possible involvement of dopamine in the control of body temperature is discussed.