Newlect Tablets 0.5 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

Adult dose

This medicine is administered orally to adults once daily as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy. 1) Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with a dopamine agonist: Administer 1mg orally once daily. 2) Adjunctive therapy with levodopa: The recommended initial dose for patients taking levodopa is 0.5mg once daily. If well tolerated and the clinical response is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 1mg once daily. This medicine may be taken with or without food.

This medicine should not be used in patients who are allergic to its active ingredient or any other ingredients. It should also not be administered to patients who are currently taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors) or who have stopped taking them within the last 2 weeks. Particularly, patients taking medications such as pethidine, tramadol, or dextromethorphan should not use this medicine together, and it should be avoided in patients with moderate to severe liver impairment. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, with common symptoms including headache, depression, hallucinations, dizziness, dermatitis, nausea, constipation, and musculoskeletal pain. Rarely, serious side effects such as myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, malignant hyperthermia, and acute renal failure have been reported, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a physician immediately. When used with other dopaminergic treatments, there may be occurrences of hypotension or movement disorders, so caution is advised. Drowsiness or sudden sleep episodes may occur during treatment, so caution should be taken while engaging in activities such as driving or operating machinery. Especially, combining this medication with other MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, or sympathomimetics can lead to serious side effects, so it should be discussed with a physician. During pregnancy or lactation, careful consideration should be given to the use of this medication, and its safety in pediatric patients has not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms such as mild euphoria, hypertensive crisis, and serotonin syndrome may appear, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

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This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature between 1 degree and 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White, round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3), 30 tablets/bottle