Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called antiparkinson agents, which are used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and locomotion. It causes stiffness, shaking, and difficulty in walking, coordination and balance.
Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's contains 'safinamide', belonging to the group of medications called monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine (a natural substance that is needed to control movement) in the brain.
Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's may cause common side effects like cough, depression, indigestion, flu-like symptoms, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), joint pain, and peripheral oedema. Most of these side effects of Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you are using any medications other than Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor. Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended in albinism, retinal degeneration, uveitis, inherited retinopathy or severe progressive diabetic retinopathy. Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients like schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or unusual emotions), bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited), or psychosis; or if you have high or low blood pressure; dyskinesia (abnormal movements); or sleep problems. Zafimove 50 Tablet 10's may cause serotonin syndrome when used with MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, or opioid drugs.