Zafimove 50mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Safinamide (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	MAO-B Inhibitors
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	392

FAQ

What if you forget to take Zafimove Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zafimove 50mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Zafimove 50mg Tablet Reviews

Zafimove 50mg is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps to provide better control of body movements and prevents excessive shaking and stiffness. It increases the concentration of a chemical in the brain called dopamine that plays a major role in movement control.

Zafimove 50mg can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, but preferably take it in the morning. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.

Some common side effects of this medicine include cough, involuntary muscle movemtn, fall, nausea, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is suggested to reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while taking Zafimove 50mg as it can cause unsafe high blood pressure.

You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How Zafimove 50mg Tablet Works

Zafimove 50mg works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

How to Use Zafimove 50mg Tablet

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. Zafimove 50mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Zafimove 50mg Tablet

In Parkinson's disease: Zafimove 50mg is an effective medication to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Uses of Zafimove 50mg Tablet

Parkinson's disease

Zafimove 50mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zafimove 50mg 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.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zafimove 50mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Zafimove 50mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Zafimove 50mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Zafimove 50mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zafimove 50mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Zafimove 50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zafimove 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (eg.meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking the medicine as it may cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zafimove 50mg can make you very sleepy.
Zafimove 50mg can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking Zafimove 50mg without first talking to your doctor. Sudden stopping may cause confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.