Names and pronunciation
(dal-fam′pri-deen) Ampyra, Fampyra
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Drug reference
(dal-fam′pri-deen) Ampyra, Fampyra
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Func. class.: Neurologic agent— multiple sclerosis
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Chem. class.: Broad-spectrum potas- sium channel blocker
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USES: For improved walking in patients with multiple sclerosis
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Renal failure (CCr <50 mL/min), seizures Precautions: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, geriatric patients, renal disease
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: PO 10 mg q12hr Renal dose • Adult: PO CCr 51-80 mL/min, no dos- age adjustment needed but seizure risk unknown; CCr ≤50 mL/min, do not use
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Available forms: Extended-release tab- lets 10 mg HIGH ALERT
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• Adult: PO 10 mg q12hr Renal dose
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• Adult: PO CCr 51-80 mL/min, no dos- age adjustment needed but seizure risk unknown; CCr ≤50 mL/min, do not use
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