Bearect 1mg (Rasagiline Mesilate)

Adult dosage

This medicine is administered orally to adults once daily as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy. 1) Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy with a dopamine agonist: Administer 1 mg orally once daily. 2) Adjunctive therapy with levodopa: The recommended initial dose for patients taking levodopa is 0.5 mg once daily. If well tolerated and an adequate clinical response is not achieved, the dose may be increased to 1 mg once daily. This medicine may be taken with or without food.

This medication should not be administered to patients who are allergic to specific ingredients. Patients currently or recently treated with other MAO inhibitors, certain analgesics, or cough medications should also avoid using this drug. It is not administered to patients with moderate to severe liver impairment. This medication can cause various side effects, with headaches, dizziness, dermatitis, depression, hallucinations, dyspepsia, and muscle pain being commonly reported. Hallucinations and confusion may particularly occur in patients with Parkinson's disease, so caution is required. There is a risk of sudden increases in blood pressure during treatment, so it is advisable to avoid foods high in tyramine. Patients taking dopamine-related medications may be at risk for impulse control disorders or excessive drowsiness, and they require regular monitoring. The drug concentration may increase in patients with liver impairment, so caution should be exercised. Drowsiness or decreased attention may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. There are many interactions with other medications, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential, especially when taken with antidepressants, analgesics, or cold medicines. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be cautious when taking this medication, and safety for children has not been established. Serious side effects may occur in cases of overdose, so prescribed dosages must be strictly followed. When storing, keep in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, and avoid transferring it to another container.

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This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, with an appropriate storage temperature between 1 to 25 degrees. It is important to avoid direct sunlight and not to place it in excessively hot or cold environments.

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP*3]