RASALECT 0.5MG TAB

Overview

RASALECT 0.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

RASALECT 0.5MG TAB is composed of: RASAGILINE (0.5 MG)

Rasagiline works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.Rasagiline is sometimes used with another medicine called levodopa.Rasagiline works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.It can also help reduce the amount of "off" time (periods of slow movement or stiffness).

Usage

RASAGILINE is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s Disease
RASAGILINE can address symptoms like: Body Loss Of Movement, Body Stiffness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for RASALECT 0.5MG TAB and its Constituents


  • Do not rasagiline if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.
  • You should not take rasagiline if you are allergic to it.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • If you take rasagiline alone, your dose may be different than if you take rasagiline with other Parkinson’s medications.
  • Get familiar with the list of foods you should avoid to help prevent certain side effects of rasagiline.
  • Call your doctor if your Parkinson’s symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using rasagiline.
  • Do not stop using rasagiline suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Rasagiline may impair your thinking or reactions.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

RASAGILINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Head Headache, Hallucinations, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Fainting, Body Excessive Sweating, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Restless Or Irritability, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

RASAGILINE : Indigestion, Heartburn, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Depression, Edema, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Frightening Dreams, Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Weight Loss (intentional), Vomit, Hands Swelling, Fever, Dry Mouth, Cough, Chills, Body Pain, Arms Pain, Back Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Chest Discomfort, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Swallowing, Fainting, Difficulty Urinating, Throat Soreness, Mouth Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Head Headache, Easy Bruising, Eyes Burn, Eyes Discharge Or Mucus, Frequent Falls, Restless Or Irritability, Noisy Breathing, Neck Pain, Runny Nose, Eyes Pain, Spinning Sensation, Sneezing

Serious Side-Effects

RASAGILINE : Belching, Body Loss Of Movement, Abdomen Discomfort, Loss Of Balance

Rare Side-Effects

RASAGILINE : Blood Pressure, High, Serotonin Syndrome

Food Interactions


Caffeine may increase the blood levels of rasagiline. Avoid use of caffeine

Disease Interactions

RASAGILINE can interfere with: Hypotension, Psychosis, Acute Liver Failure, Hypertension, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

RASAGILINE is categorized as: DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Morning76%
Once Daily18%

Directions with respect to food?

After Food100%

How long was it prescribed?

28 Days25%
30 Days21%
90 Days15%
60 Days10%
7 Days8%
14 Days5%
15 Days4%
21 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

18 to 35yrs1%
35 to 50yrs6%
50 to 60yrs12%
60 to 70yrs44%
70yrs and above36%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females19%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Neurologist96%
Cardiologist2%
Physician2%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

SYNDOPA PLUS TAB54%
SYNDOPA PLUS 125MG TAB19%
PRAMIPEX TAB19%
PACITANE TAB14%
PACITANE 2MG TAB11%
REJUNEX INJ10%
AMANTREL 100MG TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

VIT-B12 (SEROLOGY)10%

Available Alternatives for RASALECT 0.5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

RASAGIN 0.5MG TABINR 135 for 30 TABLETSRASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RASALECT 0.5MG TABINR 53 for 10 TABLETSRASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RASIPAR 0.5MG TABINR 45 for 10 TABLETSRASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RELGIN 0.5MG TABINR 52.5 for 10 TABLETSRASAGILINE 0.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

RASAGILINERASAGILINE
RASAGIN 1MG TABINR 240 for 30 TABLETSRASAGILINE 1.0 MG
RASALECT 1MG TABINR 92 for 10 TABLETSRASAGILINE 1 MG
RASIPAR 1MG TABINR 77.47 for 10 TABLETSRASAGILINE 1.0 MG
RELGIN 1MG TABINR 91.5 for 10 TABLETSRASAGILINE 1 MG