Xafinact 100 Tablet
Salt Composition
Safinamide (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Xafinact 100 Tablet is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease, providing better control of body movements and preventing excessive shaking and stiffness.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Xafinact 100 Tablet 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.
Directions for Use
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. Xafinact 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
How it works
Xafinact 100 Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Quick Tips
Take Xafinact 100 Tablet can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor. 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. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Xafinact 100 Tablet can make you very sleepy. Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior. Do not stop taking Xafinact 100 Tablet without first talking to your doctor. Sudden stopping may cause confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.
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