Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Dalfampridine (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Aminopyridines Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Potassium channel blocker- MS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	774

FAQ

Who should not take Dalstep 10mg?

Patients with kidney problems, allergic to Dalstep 10mg, or who ever had an episode of seizure should not take Dalstep 10mg. You should consult your doctor before you start taking this medication.

Is Dalstep 10mg an immunosuppressant?

Dalstep 10mg is used in the therapy of multiple sclerosis. It acts by increasing the conduction in the damaged neurons by blocking potassium channels. The effect with this medicine can be seen with an increase in walking speed in treated patients.

How should I take Dalstep 10mg?

Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Usually, it is advised to take one tablet twice daily with or without food about 12 hours apart. Take the medicine whole, do not break, crush, or chew.

How long will it take for Dalstep 10mg to start working?

Dalstep 10mg may take a few weeks to improve the condition. The effect of the medicine on a particular patient varies according to the severity of the condition and response of the patient. Hence, during treatment with Dalstep 10mg, patient should be monitored on a weekly basis. Do consult your doctor and follow the instructions as given by your doctor.

How should I store Dalstep 10mg?

Usually this medication is to be stored at 15ºC to 30ºC. The medicine should be stored in the original packaging in order to protect from light and moisture. Do not use the medicine after its expiry date. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

What if you forget to take Dalstep Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Dalstep 10mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER Reviews

Dalstep 10mg is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). It helps to improve walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis.

You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication or if you have any history of seizures or kidney problems.

It may cause urinary tract infection, sleep disturbance and headache as its side effects. Dizziness may also occur, so you should not drive or do anything that need focus.

How Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER Works

Dalstep 10mg is a potassium channel blocker. It works by strengthening the communication between nerves and muscles. This results in improved muscle activity – in this case, walking – in people with multiple sclerosis.

How to Use Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dalstep 10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER

In Multiple sclerosis (MS): Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which a person’s own immune system attacks the protective sheath (called myelin) of the nerves. This leads to symptoms such as vision loss, pain, fatigue, and improper coordination. Dalstep 10mg helps to suppress the body’s immune system, thereby reducing the progression of the disease. It reduces the inflammation of the damaged nerves, prevents further damage, and stabilizes your immune system. It improves muscle strength and helps the patients to walk better. This makes the patients more confident and enhances their quality of life.

Uses of Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Dalstep 10mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Dalstep 10mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Dalstep 10mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney ^UNSAFE

Dalstep 10mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Dalstep 10mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Dalstep 10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Do not chew, cut, or crush the tablet as that may results in releasing too much medicine in your body at once.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures or kidney problems.
It may take 2-6 weeks for the medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Dalstep 10mg helps improve walking in adults with multiple sclerosis.

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 349.
Dalfampridine [Prescribing Information].
Fampridine [EMC SmPC]. Maidenhead, Berkshire: Biogen Idec Ltd.; 2011 [revised Aug. 2018].
Dalfampridine [FDA Label]. Hawthorne, NY: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.; 2010.