RASAGILINE

Overview

RASAGILINE is a Schedule H drug.
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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• 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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with RASAGILINE as Ingredient

RASAGIN 0.5MG TAB	RASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RASAGIN 1MG TAB	RASAGILINE 1.0 MG
RASALECT 0.5MG TAB	RASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RASALECT 1MG TAB	RASAGILINE 1 MG
RASIPAR 0.5MG TAB	RASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RASIPAR 1MG TAB	RASAGILINE 1.0 MG
RELGIN 0.5MG TAB	RASAGILINE 0.5 MG
RELGIN 1MG TAB	RASAGILINE 1 MG