Medication info

Rasagiline Tablet 1mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

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Ingredient · strength
Rasagiline Mesylate›1.56mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(Co., Ltd.) Hanpung Pharmaceutical
Appearance
Flat round tablets with edges, white or almost white in color
Packaging
30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu × 3]
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202003570 · Approved 2020.05.18

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.05.18. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This drug 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 starting dose in patients taking levodopa is 0.5mg once daily. If well tolerated but the clinical response is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 1mg once daily. This drug may be taken with or without food.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(Co., Ltd.) Hanpung Pharmaceutical

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease

  • Idiopathic Parkinson's disease
  • motor tremors
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Idiopathic Parkinson's disease symptoms can be improved by using dopamine agonists alone or as an adjunctive therapy in the early stages. Especially for patients with motor tremors, levodopa is effectively used as an adjunctive therapy to control symptoms. This treatment aids in improving the motor function of Parkinson's disease patients and enhances their quality of 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 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 starting dose in patients taking levodopa is 0.5mg once daily. If well tolerated but the clinical response is inadequate, the dose may be increased to 1mg once daily. This drug may be taken with or without food.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to the active ingredient or other components of this medication. Moreover, it should not be used in patients who are currently taking other MAO inhibitors or specific herbal medications, or have stopped taking them within the last 2 weeks. Patients currently taking or recently stopped taking medications such as pethidine, tramadol, or dextromethorphan should also avoid this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction, and caution should be exercised in patients with mild liver dysfunction. Common side effects during administration may include headaches, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, arthralgia, and dermatitis, and serious adverse reactions may rarely occur. Caution is necessary when this medication is used in conjunction with dopamine agonists, as movement disorders or hypotension may occur. Additionally, impulse control disorders may arise while taking this medication; thus, patients and caregivers should recognize and monitor symptoms such as compulsive behaviors or pathological gambling. Patients should be cautious of drowsiness or sudden sleep while driving or operating machinery, and should avoid hazardous activities if these symptoms occur. Severe side effects may occur when this medication is taken with specific antidepressants, sympathomimetics, and certain analgesics, so it's essential to consult with healthcare professionals. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should take caution while using this medication, and safety for children has not been established. Serious side effects may occur with overdose; therefore, adherence to prescribed doses is necessary, and it should be stored in a cool place out of reach of children.

Side effects

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  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • angina
  • myocardial infarction
  • rhinitis
  • abdominal distension
  • dermatitis
  • vesicular rash
  • musculoskeletal pain
  • neck pain
  • arthritis
  • urinary urgency
  • fever
  • fatigue
  • peripheral edema
  • falls
  • arthralgia
  • low back pain
  • cough
  • insomnia
  • upper respiratory infection
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • vomiting
  • dry mouth
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • dyspepsia
  • hernia
  • infection
  • gingivitis
  • accidental injury
  • weight loss
  • tendinitis
  • dyskinesia
  • drowsiness
  • sensory abnormalities
  • ataxia
  • muscle tonus abnormalities
  • myasthenia gravis
  • loss of appetite
  • abnormal dreams
  • breathing difficulties
  • rash
  • hyperhidrosis
  • petechiae
  • melanoma
  • confusion
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • balance disorder
  • hypoglycemia
  • weight loss
  • acute renal failure
  • dysuria
  • malignant hyperthermia
  • generalized weakness
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • hallucination
  • semicoma
  • gait disturbance
  • oculomotor seizure
  • facial paralysis
  • spinal canal stenosis
  • worsening of Parkinson's disease
  • subdural hematoma
  • pneumonia
  • myalgia
  • osteoporosis
  • limb weakness
  • thirst
  • hematuria
  • frequent urination
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctival hyperemia
  • diplopia
  • visual impairment
  • skin thickening
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • gastric discomfort
  • gas reflux
  • excessive saliva secretion
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • fissured tongue
  • increased bowel frequency
  • esophagitis
  • hyperacidity
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • gastric irritation
  • gastroenteritis
  • bowel motility disorder
  • periodontitis
  • Helicobacter pylori gastritis
  • anemia
  • leg pain
  • chest pain
  • syncope
  • periorbital edema
  • facial flushing
  • pain
  • delusion
  • sleep disorder
  • aggression
  • amnesia
  • memory impairment
  • lethargy
  • sleep talking
  • psychogenic sexual dysfunction
  • skin prickling
  • tremor
  • freezing phenomenon
  • limb tremor
  • hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • leg cramps
  • polyuria
  • shaking
  • stuttering
  • speech disorder
  • language disorder
  • localized inflammation
  • itching
  • urticaria
  • abscess
  • hair loss
  • contusion
  • abnormal sputum
  • increased sputum
  • cold
  • bronchitis
  • heartburn
  • generalized weakness
  • exacerbated 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 protect it from air and moisture, in a cool place at a temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius for safe use.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu × 3]

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