What is Ampyra: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Ampyra

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the next regular time. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Never take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period.

• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Also, do not dissolve the medicine. If you have trouble swallowing the tablet whole, tell your doctor.

• Wait about 12 hours between each dose. This medicine works best if you take it at evenly spaced times.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Also, do not dissolve the medicine. If you have trouble swallowing the tablet whole, tell your doctor.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Wait about 12 hours between each dose. This medicine works best if you take it at evenly spaced times.

• Never take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the next regular time. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ampyra

Ampyra contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to dalfampridine or similar medicines, or if you have moderate or severe kidney disease or a history of seizures.

Ampyra warnings

• Seizures

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: SeizuresUrinary tract infections

Ampyra interactions

• Do not take dalfampridine together with other forms of 4-aminopyridine (including 4-AP, fampridine).

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Some medicines can affect how dalfampridine works. Tell your doctor if you are taking cimetidine.