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Urect Tablet 1 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

Urect Tablet 1 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Rasagiline Mesylate›1.56mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Youyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, flat circular tablets with rounded edges
Packaging
30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets x 3 PTP)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201908165 · Approved 2019.11.29 · Insurance code 644503050

Summary

Main use
Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This drug is administered orally once daily to adults 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 the clinical response is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 1 mg once daily. This drug may be taken with or without food.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Youyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease

  • Idiopathic Parkinson's disease
  • motor dyskinesia symptoms
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This medication is indicated for the treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Initially, dopamine agonists can be used alone or, if necessary, in combination with other medications as adjunct treatment. Additionally, if motor dyskinesia symptoms occur, levodopa may be administered as an adjunct to control symptoms. These treatment methods help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and improve the patient's daily life. Therefore, this medication is used for the treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

How to take

Adult dose

This drug is administered orally once daily to adults 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 the clinical response is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 1 mg once daily. This drug may be taken with or without food.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by those who are allergic to certain ingredients. It should be avoided in combination with other MAO inhibitors or certain pain relievers, cough medicines, etc., as serious side effects may occur. It is prohibited in patients with severely impaired liver function. During treatment, various side effects such as flu, skin cancer, depression, hallucinations, headache, dizziness, angina, rhinitis, dermatitis, and myalgia may occur. In particular, there may be mental and neurological abnormal symptoms, such as movement disorders, blood pressure changes, and impulse control disorders, so caution is needed. This medication is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and caution must be exercised during driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or sudden sleep may occur when used with dopamine agonists. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should use this medication cautiously after consulting a physician. Its safety has not been established in children, so it is advised against use. In the event of overdose, there is a risk of hypomania, hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome, and immediate hospital treatment is required. This medication should be stored in a cool place out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Side effects

  • Influenza
  • skin cancer
  • leukopenia
  • allergy
  • loss of appetite
  • depression
  • hallucinations
  • headache
  • cerebrovascular accident
  • conjunctivitis
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  • dizziness
  • angina
  • myocardial infarction
  • rhinitis
  • abdominal distension
  • dermatitis
  • vesicular rash
  • musculoskeletal pain
  • neck pain
  • arthritis
  • urgency
  • fever
  • malaise
  • peripheral edema
  • falls
  • arthralgia
  • low back pain
  • cough
  • insomnia
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • vomiting
  • dry mouth
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • indigestion
  • hernia
  • infection
  • gingivitis
  • accidental injury
  • weight loss
  • tendinitis
  • movement disorders
  • drowsiness
  • sensory disturbances
  • ataxia
  • muscle hypertonia
  • myasthenia
  • poor appetite
  • abnormal dreams
  • respiratory distress
  • rash
  • hyperhidrosis
  • petechiae
  • melanoma
  • confusion
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • balance disorders
  • hallucinations
  • confusion
  • hypertension
  • pathological gambling
  • increased libido
  • hypersexuality
  • compulsive spending or purchasing
  • binge eating
  • compulsive eating
  • hypotension
  • excessive drowsiness
  • acute renal failure
  • spinal fractures
  • rib fractures
  • tendon injuries
  • pelvic fractures
  • leg fractures
  • upper limb fractures
  • low back pain
  • knee arthroplasty
  • herniated disc
  • hypoglycemia
  • weight loss
  • difficulty urinating
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • malignant hyperthermia
  • general weakness
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • hallucinations
  • semicoma
  • gait disturbances
  • oculomotor seizures
  • facial paralysis
  • spinal stenosis
  • worsening of Parkinson's disease
  • subdural hematoma
  • pneumonia
  • myalgia
  • osteoporosis
  • limb weakness
  • thirst
  • hematuria
  • urinary frequency
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctival injection
  • diplopia
  • visual impairment
  • skin hypertrophy
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • gastrointestinal discomfort
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • excessive drooling
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • fissured tongue
  • increased bowel movements
  • esophagitis
  • excessive gastric acid
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • gastric irritation
  • gastritis
  • intestinal motility disorders
  • periodontitis
  • Helicobacter pylori gastritis
  • anemia
  • leg pain
  • chest pain
  • syncope
  • periorbital edema
  • facial flushing
  • pain
  • delusion
  • sleep disorders
  • aggression
  • amnesia
  • memory impairment
  • lethargy
  • sleep talking
  • psychosexual disorder
  • skin paresthesia
  • tremor
  • freezing phenomenon
  • limb tremors
  • myotonic dystrophy
  • leg cramps
  • polyuria
  • shaking
  • stuttering
  • vocal disturbance
  • vocal cord paralysis
  • speech impairment
  • localized inflammation
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
  • abscess
  • hair loss
  • contusion
  • abnormal sputum
  • increased sputum
  • common cold
  • bronchitis
  • chest burning
  • general weakness
  • worsened tremor

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, flat circular tablets with rounded edges

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets x 3 PTP)]

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