DALFAMPRIDINE (AMPYRA) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DALFAMPRIDINE

What is the Trade Name for DALFAMPRIDINE?

AMPYRA

What are the Indications for DALFAMPRIDINE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMPYRA is indicated as a treatment to improve walking in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was demonstrated by an increase in walking speed [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. AMPYRA ¬Æ (dalfampridine) is a potassium channel blocker indicated to improve walking in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was demonstrated by an increase in walking speed ( 1 , 14 ).

 

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