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⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Rasagiline

Form: tablet 0.5mg

Indication

Parkinson Disease

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Avoid tyramine-rich foods, beverages or dietary supplements & amines (from cough/cold prep).

Adult Dose

Parkinson Disease Monotherapy: 1 mg PO qDay Adjunct without levodopa: 1 mg PO qDay Adjunct to levodopa: 0.5 mg PO qDay initially, may increase to 1 mg/day if needed and tolerated; consider reducing levodopa dose Hepatic impairment Mild (Child-Pugh A): Not to exceed 0.5 mg/day Moderate-to-severe (Child-Pugh B/C): Do not use

Child Dose

<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment required for mild-to-moderate; not studied in severe

Contraindication

Severe hepatic impairment. Concomitant use w/ other MAOIs and pethidine w/in 14 days after discontinuation of therapy; St John's wort.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.