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Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER

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Product introduction

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

Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER

Uses of Dalstep Tablet ER

Benefits of Dalstep 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 Tablet ER 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.

Side effects of Dalstep Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dalstep

  • Urinary tract infection
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Back pain
  • Balance disorder (loss of balance)
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Throat irritation
  • Nasal irritation
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
  • Throat pain

How to use Dalstep 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 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER 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
Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER helps improve walking in adults with multiple sclerosis.
  • It may take 2-6 weeks for the medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Aminopyridines Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Potassium channel blocker- MS

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FAQs

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

Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER 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 Tablet ER, patient should be monitored on a weekly basis. Do consult your doctor and follow the instructions as given by your doctor.

Is Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER an immunosuppressant?

Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER 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.

Who should not take Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER?

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

How should I store Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER?

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.

How should I take Dalstep 10mg Tablet ER?

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.

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References

  1. 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.
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  3. Fampridine [EMC SmPC]. Maidenhead, Berkshire: Biogen Idec Ltd.; 2011 [revised Aug. 2018]. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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