Dalstep 10mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Dalfampridine 10 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONDALSTEP 10MG contains Dalfampridine which belongs to a group of medicines called Potassium channel blockers. DALSTEP 10MG is used to help improve walking in adults with multiple sclerosis related walking disability. Multiple sclerosis is a type of long-lasting disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves in your eyes which results in problems with vision, balance, muscle control, and other basic body functions. It is generally characterized by symptoms such as weakness, loss of balance, muscle spasms, loss of vision, and numbness in your legs or arms. Dalfampridine is a potassium channel blocker which works by blocking tiny pores or potassium channels on the surface of the nerve fibers (a part of nerve cells that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body) which results in the improvement of the conduction of nerve signals along nerve fibers whose insulating myelin coat (sheath that forms around nerves including those of brain and spinal cord) had been damaged by multiple sclerosis thus resulting in the improvement of the motor function in patients with multiple sclerosis. Along with this management, your doctor might advise you to do a regular blood test to check the functioning of your kidneys. Avoid taking DALSTEP 10MG if you have or ever had a seizure. Before taking DALSTEP 10MG, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Dalfampridine, have heart, kidney, or liver disease or any other medical condition. It is not recommended for use in patients with moderate or severe of kidney disease. DALSTEP 10MG is also not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). The most common
Uses
OF DALSTEP 10MG Improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)
How It Works
DALSTEP 10MG is a broad spectrum potassium channel blocker which increases conduction of action potentials in demyelinated axons through inhibition of potassium channels. It works by strengthening the signals sent by the brain through nerves that have been damaged by multiple sclerosis (MS).
Directions for Use
Take DALSTEP 10MG as advised by your physician. Swallow DALSTEP 10MG with a glass of water and do not chew, crush or dissolve the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking DALSTEP 10MG are urinary tract infection, dizziness, headache, sore throat, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms gets worse. USES OF DALSTEP 10MG Improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) HOW DALSTEP 10MG WORKSDALSTEP 10MG is a broad spectrum potassium channel blocker which increases conduction of action potentials in demyelinated axons through inhibition of potassium channels. It works by strengthening the signals sent by the brain through nerves that have been damaged by multiple sclerosis (MS). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DALSTEP 10MG as advised by your physician. Swallow DALSTEP 10MG with a glass of water and do not chew, crush or dissolve the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DALSTEP 10MGCOMMON signs of urinary tract infection such as urinary urgency, cloudy or foul smell urine, bladder pain feeling unsteady dizziness spinning sensation (vertigo) headache weakness tiredness difficulty sleeping anxiety minor shaking (tremor) numbness or tingling of skin sore throat common cold flu difficulty breathing nausea vomiting constipation upset stomach back pain heartbeat that you can feel (palpitations) UNCOMMON fits allergic reaction new onset or worsening of nerve pain in the face (trigeminal neuralgia) fast heart rate RAREStop taking DALSTEP 10MG and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: seizure signs of allergic reaction such as swollen face, mouth, lips, throat or tongue, reddening or itching of the skin, chest tightness and breathing problems
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. BREASTFEEDINGDALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDALSTEP 10MG may cause dizziness. If you experience such side effects, do not drive, or operate machines. Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking DALSTEP 10MG. Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. KIDNEYDALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use if you have moderate or severe kidney disease. It can be used with caution in patients with mild kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. LIVERDALSTEP 10MG should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor for advice before taking DALSTEP 10MG. ALLERGYDALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use if you are allergic to dalfampridine or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEDALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use if you have heart problems such as palpitations (feeling of aware of heartbeat). Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. OTHERSDALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use if you: have or ever had a seizure Before taking DALSTEP 10MG, inform your doctor if you: you are prone to infections have any factors or are taking any medicine which affects your risk of fits (seizure) Use in Pediatrics: DALSTEP 10MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG. Use in Geriatrics: DALSTEP 10MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above) who might be advised to do a kidney function test to assess the function of the kidney before and during the management with the medicine. Consult your doctor before taking DALSTEP 10MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking DALSTEP 10MG, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: cimetidine (medicine used to manage stomach acidity and peptic ulcers) carvedilol (medicine used to manage high blood pressure), propranolol (medicine used to manage anxiety and prevent migraine) metformin (medicines used to manage high blood sugar) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DALSTEP 10MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are sweating, minor shaking, dizziness, confusion, memory loss and fits. SYNOPSIS Drug : Dalfampridine Pharmacological Category : Potassium Channel Blocker Therapeutic Indication : Multiple sclerosis Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep the medicine out of reach in children Store DALSTEP 10MG at room temperature