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Hanwha Rasagiline Tablet 0.5 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

Hanwha Rasagiline Tablet 0.5 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Rasagiline Mesylate›0.78mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hanwha Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201908458 · Approved 2019.12.17

Summary

Main use
Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This medicine is administered orally once daily to adults 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 an adequate clinical response is not achieved, the dose may be increased to 1mg once daily. This medicine may be taken with or without food.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanwha 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 are used alone or in combination with other medications as an adjunct therapy. Additionally, if motor dyskinesia symptoms occur, levodopa may be added as an adjunct therapy. This treatment method helps improve the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and facilitates the patient's daily life.

How to take

Adult dose

This medicine is administered orally once daily to adults 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 an adequate clinical response is not achieved, the dose may be increased to 1mg once daily. This medicine may be taken with or without food.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to specific ingredients. Caution is advised when taken in conjunction with other MAO inhibitors or certain pain medications and cough syrups, as there may be risks involved. Patients with severely impaired liver function should not take this medication. During treatment, various side effects such as cold, headache, dizziness, nausea, skin rash, etc., may arise. This medication is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and can cause side effects such as dystonia or lowered blood pressure. Drowsiness or sudden sleep may occur during treatment, so caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Additionally, there are many interactions between this medication and other drugs, so patients must consult with their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking other medications. If pregnant or breastfeeding, it's essential to consult with healthcare professionals before using this medication. Particular caution is needed for children and elderly patients aged 65 and older, and dosage adjustment may be required. In case of overdose, severe side effects may occur, so it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage. This medication should be stored in a cool place out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects

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  • hallucination
  • headache
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  • conjunctivitis
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  • dizziness
  • angina
  • myocardial infarction
  • rhinitis
  • bloating
  • dermatitis
  • vesicular rash
  • musculoskeletal pain
  • cervical pain
  • arthritis
  • urgency
  • fever
  • fatigue
  • peripheral edema
  • falls
  • arthralgia
  • cough
  • insomnia
  • upper respiratory infection
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • vomiting
  • dry mouth
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • hernia
  • infection
  • gingivitis
  • accidental injury
  • weight loss
  • tendinitis
  • movement disorder
  • drowsiness
  • sensory disturbance
  • ataxia
  • muscle tone abnormality
  • myasthenia
  • anorexia
  • abnormal dreams
  • respiratory distress
  • rash
  • hyperhidrosis
  • petechiae
  • melanoma
  • confusion
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • balance disorder
  • hypotension
  • pathological gambling
  • increased libido
  • hypersexuality
  • compulsive shopping or buying
  • binge eating
  • obsessive eating
  • excessive drowsiness
  • acute renal failure
  • malignant hyperthermia
  • generalized weakness
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • semicoma
  • gait disturbance
  • ocular myoclonus
  • facial paralysis
  • spinal stenosis
  • worsening of Parkinson's disease
  • subdural hemorrhage
  • pneumonia
  • spinal fracture
  • rib fracture
  • tendon injury
  • pelvic fracture
  • leg fracture
  • upper limb fracture
  • low back pain
  • knee arthroplasty
  • herniated disc
  • hypoglycemia
  • weight loss
  • dysuria
  • hematuria
  • increased urination
  • nocturia
  • urinary incontinence
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctival injection
  • diplopia
  • visual impairment
  • skin thickening
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • gastrointestinal discomfort
  • gastric reflux
  • excessive salivation
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • fissured tongue
  • increased bowel frequency
  • unspecified intestinal disease
  • esophagitis
  • hyperacidity
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • gastric irritation
  • gastritis
  • intestinal motility disorder
  • periodontitis
  • Helicobacter pylori gastritis
  • anemia
  • leg pain
  • chest pain
  • syncope
  • periorbital edema
  • facial flushing
  • pain
  • hallucination
  • sleep disorder
  • aggression
  • amnesia
  • memory impairment
  • lethargy
  • sleep talking
  • psychosexual disorder
  • skin tingling
  • tremor
  • freezing phenomenon
  • limb shaking
  • generalized muscle spasms
  • leg cramps
  • polyuria
  • tremor
  • stuttering
  • voice disorder
  • vocal cord paralysis
  • speech disorder
  • localized inflammation
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
  • eyelid skin disease
  • abscess
  • hair loss
  • contusion
  • abnormal sputum
  • increased sputum
  • cold
  • bronchitis

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

Storage

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 25°C to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle

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