Pazilect 1 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

Adult dose

This medicine is administered orally to adults once daily as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy. 1) Monotherapy or adjunctive therapy to a dopamine agonist: Administer 1mg orally once daily. 2) Adjunctive therapy to levodopa: The recommended initial dose for patients taking levodopa is 0.5mg once daily. If it is 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 medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or other components. Concomitant use with other MAO inhibitors or certain analgesics, cough medications, etc., can lead to dangerous side effects, so they should not be taken together. It is advisable not to administer this medication to patients with moderate to severe liver impairment. Side effects such as influenza, skin cancer, leukopenia, allergies, depression, hallucinations, headaches, conjunctivitis, dizziness, angina, rhinitis, dermatitis, musculoskeletal pain, urinary urgency, fever, and fatigue may occur while taking this medication. Caution is especially needed when used in conjunction with levodopa, as extrapyramidal symptoms or hypotension may occur. When used with dopamine-related medications, impulse control disorders or excessive daytime sleepiness, and sudden sleep attacks may appear, requiring careful monitoring. Women who are pregnant or nursing should make a careful decision before using this medication, particularly during nursing, as it may interfere with breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients can use it without special dosage adjustments; however, careful observation is necessary for safety. In cases of overdose, severe symptoms such as hypomania, hypertensive crisis, or serotonin syndrome may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. This medication should be stored in a cool place out of the reach of children, and it is best not to transfer it to another container. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to potential drowsiness or sleep attacks, and the risk of side effects increases when taken with sedatives, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants.

Influenza

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The appropriate storage temperature is in a cool place between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Flat round tablets with edges, white or almost white in color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle