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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Zafimove 50 Tablet is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It contains Safinamide which works by increasing the amount of dopamine (a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement) in the brain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia, and sleepiness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

SAFINAMIDE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Zafimove 50 Tablet

Zafimove 50 Tablet is 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 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 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 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 or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you are using any medications other than Zafimove 50 Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor. Zafimove 50 Tablet is not recommended in albinism, retinal degeneration, uveitis, inherited retinopathy or severe progressive diabetic retinopathy. Zafimove 50 Tablet 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 may cause serotonin syndrome when used with MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, or opioid drugs.

Uses of Zafimove 50 Tablet

Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Medicinal Benefits

Zafimove 50 Tablet 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. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine (a natural substance needed to control movement) in the brain. Thereby improving the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Directions for Use

Swallow Zafimove 50 Tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zafimove 50 Tablet

  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Indigestion
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Joint pain
  • Peripheral oedema

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Zafimove 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you are using any medications other than Zafimove 50 Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor. Zafimove 50 Tablet is not recommended in albinism, retinal degeneration, uveitis, inherited retinopathy or severe progressive diabetic retinopathy. Zafimove 50 Tablet 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 should be used caution with liver diseases. Zafimove 50 Tablet may cause serotonin syndrome when used with MAO inhibitors, antidepressants or opioid drugs. A combination of MAOIs and dextromethorphan has been reported to cause episodes of psychosis or abnormal behaviour.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zafimove 50 Tablet may interact with other medicines like pain killers (diclofenac, tramadol), antidepressant medications (fluoxetine, bupropion, amitryptiline), antibiotics (balofloxacin, ciprofloxacin), anti-epileptics (carbamazepine), statins (rosuvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin), anti-cancer (methotrexate, topotecan), antidiabetic (glyburide), antitussive (dextromethorphan), opioid-medications (meperidine, methadone, propoxyphene), MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine),

Drug-Food Interaction: Zafimove 50 Tablet may interact with foods that are high in tyramine, such as aged cheeses, fava beans, soy sauce, herring, pickled or processed meats, fish, and meats that are aged, dried, smoked, or fermented. Eating tyramine while taking this drug can raise your blood pressure which could cause life-threatening side effects. It may also interact with alcohol and St. John's wort.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of Zafimove 50 Tablet is strictly restricted if a patient is already dealing with liver diseases, albinism, retinal degeneration, uveitis, inherited retinopathy or severe progressive diabetic retinopathy.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DICLOFENAC
  • TRAMADOL
  • FLUOXETINE
  • BUPROPION
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • BALOFLOXACIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ROSUVASTATIN
  • PITAVASTATIN
  • PRAVASTATIN
  • METHOTREXATE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • MEPERIDINE
  • METHADONE
  • PROPOXYPHENE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • LINEZOLID
  • METHYLENE BLUE
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • PHENELZINE
  • PROCARBAZINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • TOPOTECAN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A balanced diet is essential to show improvement in Parkinson's disease, including grains and leafy foods, as this food is rich in vitamins, fibres, and minerals. With this food, one should also include dairy items, protein-rich nourishments, for example, meat and beans, and solid fats found in nuts, olive oil, fish, and eggs in their diet. However, limit the consumption of sugar.

  • Avoid intake of high-protein foods like soy protein, fish, eggs, chicken, beef, and pork. Eat more whole-grain foods such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice or pasta.

  • Eat more fibre-rich foods to ease constipation.

  • Drink plenty of water to avoid headaches due to dehydration.

  • Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

  • Talk to your doctor if you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behaviour.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parkinson’s disease: It is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement due to damage of nerve cells in the brain, which reduces the levels of dopamine and leads to symptoms such as stiffness, tremors in one hand, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination and balance. This condition can last for many years or a lifetime. Treatment with medicines and physiotherapy may help control the symptoms and provide a quality life for as long as possible.

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Alcohol

Caution

Zafimove 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol, decreasing alertness and affecting your vision.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Zafimove 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Zafimove 50 Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Zafimove 50 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Zafimove 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use in breastfeeding mothers. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Zafimove 50 Tablet . Please consult your doctor before taking Zafimove 50 Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Zafimove 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Zafimove 50 Tablet may be needed. So please consult your doctor before taking Zafimove 50 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Zafimove 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. A dose adjustment of Zafimove 50 Tablet may be needed. So please consult your doctor before taking Zafimove 50 Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

Zafimove 50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 12 years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
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FAQs

Zafimove 50 Tablet is used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Zafimove 50 Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine (a natural substance needed to control movement) in the brain. Thereby improving the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Do not double the dosage to compensate for a missed one. One can skip the missed portion and take the next dosage at the standard time of the following day.
Yes, Zafimove 50 Tablet is not recommended in albinism (an inherited condition that causes a lack of colour in the skin, hair and eyes), retinal degeneration, uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea)), inherited retinopathy or severe progressive diabetic retinopathy.
Do not stop Zafimove 50 Tablet suddenly; it may cause side effects like confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever. So please consult your doctor before stopping the medicine.

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