Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Xadago
Descriptions
Safinamide is used in combination with levodopa and carbidopa to treat adults with Parkinson's disease who are having "off" episodes. This medicine is a MAO-B inhibitor that works to increase and extend the effects of levodopa and may help to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2021
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