Medication info

Rasagiline Tablets 0.5 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

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Ingredient · strength
Rasagiline Mesylate›0.78mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(Ltd.) Hanpung Pharmaceutical
Appearance
Flat, round tablets with a white or almost white color
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202003571 · 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
(Ltd.) Hanpung Pharmaceutical

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease

  • Idiopathic Parkinson's disease
  • motor fluctuation symptoms
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This medication is primarily used alone or as an adjunct to dopamine agonists in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Additionally, it can be used as an adjunctive therapy for levodopa treatment in cases of motor fluctuations, particularly when the efficacy of the medication diminishes. This helps alleviate the symptoms of 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 used by patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any other components. Patients taking other MAO inhibitors or specific pain relievers and cough medications, or who have discontinued them less than 2 weeks ago, should not take this medication. Patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction should not take this medication, and patients with mild liver impairment should be cautious. This medication may cause various side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, insomnia, and joint pain, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor. Particularly, patients with Parkinson's disease may experience psychiatric symptoms like hallucinations or confusion, so caution is necessary. This medication may cause cardiovascular reactions such as hypertension or hypotension, so blood pressure should be monitored regularly. Driving or operating machinery may cause drowsiness or sudden sleep episodes, so avoid hazardous activities if such symptoms occur. Also, this medication may have serious side effects when taken with certain drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform and consult with healthcare professionals. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must definitely consult a physician before taking this medication, and its safety in children under 18 has not been established. In the case of overdose, severe side effects may occur, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed, and it should be stored in a cool place out of the 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
  • cervical pain
  • arthritis
  • 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
  • movement disorder
  • drowsiness
  • sensory disturbance
  • ataxia
  • muscle tension disorder
  • myasthenia
  • anorexia
  • abnormal dreams
  • respiratory distress
  • rash
  • hyperhidrosis
  • petechiae
  • melanoma
  • confusion
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • balance disorder
  • hypertension
  • pathological gambling
  • increased libido
  • hypersexuality
  • compulsive spending or buying
  • binge eating
  • compulsive eating
  • hypotension
  • excessive drowsiness
  • acute renal failure
  • malignant hyperthermia
  • spinal fracture
  • rib fracture
  • tendon injury
  • pelvic fracture
  • leg fracture
  • upper limb fracture
  • knee arthroplasty
  • herniated disc
  • hypoglycemia
  • weight loss
  • urinary difficulty
  • hematuria
  • frequency of urination
  • nocturia
  • incontinence
  • vaginitis
  • conjunctival injection
  • diplopia
  • visual impairment
  • skin hypertrophy
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • gastrointestinal discomfort
  • gastric reflux
  • excessive salivation
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • fissured tongue
  • increased bowel movement frequency
  • unspecified intestinal disease
  • esophagitis
  • excessive gastric acid
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • gastric irritation
  • gastroenteritis
  • intestinal motility disorder
  • periodontitis
  • Helicobacter pylori gastritis
  • anemia
  • leg pain
  • chest pain
  • syncope
  • periorbital edema
  • facial flushing
  • pain
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • hallucinations
  • sleep disturbances
  • aggression
  • amnesia
  • memory impairment
  • lethargy
  • sleep talking
  • psychological sexual disorder
  • skin tingling
  • tremors
  • freezing phenomenon
  • limb tremors
  • myotonic dystrophy
  • leg cramps
  • hyperphagia
  • tremor
  • stuttering
  • speech disorder
  • vocal cord paralysis
  • language disorder
  • localized inflammation
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
  • boil
  • alopecia
  • subdural hematoma
  • contusion
  • abnormal sputum
  • increased sputum
  • cold
  • bronchitis
  • pneumonia
  • heartburn
  • systemic weakness
  • fatigue
  • worsened tremors

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help safely maintain the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Flat, round tablets with a white or almost white color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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