Safinamide Mesylate and Versed injection

• Generic Name: safinamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xadago

Used as an adjunct to levodopa-carbidopa for the symptomatic treatment of parkinsonian syndrome (e.g., parkinsonism, Parkinson disease [paralysis agitans]) in patients who experience “off” episodes (i.e., time when drug effect wears off and parkinsonian manifestations return).

Shown to be effective only in combination with levodopa-carbidopa; efficacy of safinamide monotherapy not established.

• Generic Name: midazolam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Versed, Nayzilam

Versed is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) sedative.

Versed is used to sedate a person who is having a minor surgery, dental work, or other medical procedure.

Versed is also used to sedate a patient who is under critical care and needs a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine).

Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.