Dalfampridine Uses Dosage Sideeffects and Precautions

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Dalfampridine Extended Release Tablet

Dalfampridine is a potassium channel blockers.

Dalfampridine tablet is prescribed to adults for multiple sclerosis (MS).

 Dalfampridine Tablets Uses :-

Dalfampridine tablet is used for the treatment of adults for multiple sclerosis (MS).  

Dalfampridine improves walking speed and walking in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). and controls the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Dalfampridine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.

Dalfampridine Tablets Dosage Forms & Strengths :-

Dalfampridine Extended Release 10mg for oral use.

Dalfampridine Tablets Dosage :-

Dalfampridine is a prescription drug, & the dosage or duration is prescribed by the doctor according to the symptoms of the patients. 

Dalfampridine is taken with or without food. But, take dalfampridine at the same time every day.

If you ever forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose at the regular time. 

Dalfampridine Tablets Sideeffects :-

Like all medicines, Dalfampridine can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.

Some common side effects like -

Urinary tract infection,
Insomnia,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Getting nausea,
Weakness,
Back pain,
Problems with balance,
Multiple sclerosis relapse,
Skin irritation,
Tingling or itching,
Nose and throat irritation,

Constipation,

Indigestion and many other side effects can occur.

How Dalfampridine works:-

Dalfampridine -

Dalfampridine is a potassium channel blockers. Dalfampridine improves walking speed and walking in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). and controls the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. 

Precautions :-

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.

Pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown whether dalfampridine will harm the unborn baby. This your doctor will decide.

Breastfeeding women. It is unknown whether dalfampridine passes into breast milk. It will be up to you and your doctor to decide whether you should take dalfampridine or breast-feed.

If you have a seizure while taking dalfampridine, stop taking dalfampridine and tell your doctor right away. You may have a seizure while taking dalfampridine,

Even if you've never had a stroke before. If you take too much dalfampridine you may have a mild decrease in kidney function, which is normal after the age of 50, making seizures more likely. For this your doctor may do a blood test to check this.

Dalfampridine should not be taken with 4-aminopyridine (4-AP, fampridine), as its constituents are similar.

Dalfampridine can cause serious side effects with severe allergic reactions. Such as difficulty in breathing, swelling of the tongue or throat and hives etc. If these symptoms occur, you should stop taking dalfampridine and seek help from your doctor.

Classification :-

Habit Forming - No

Drug - Dalfampridine

Therapeutic Class - Potassium Channel Blockers

Information on this page was last updated on 09 September 2021