Rasirect 0.5 mg (Rasagiline Mesylate)

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.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to specific ingredients. Patients taking other MAO inhibitors or certain pain relievers, cough medications, etc., should avoid using this medication together as it may pose risks. Patients with moderate to severe liver impairment should not take this medication. In clinical trials, patients taking this medication experienced side effects such as headaches, depression, hallucinations, dizziness, skin inflammation, myalgia, and dyspepsia. In some cases, symptoms like falls, arthralgia, and insomnia may also occur. This medication is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and some patients may exhibit psychiatric symptoms such as hallucinations or confusion. There have been reports of serious side effects including a sudden increase in blood pressure, so caution is required. Patients receiving dopamine-related treatments should be carefully monitored for impulse control disorders or excessive daytime sleepiness. During treatment with this medication, patients should avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery if they experience drowsiness or sudden sleep episodes. This medication has many drug interactions, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any medications they are taking. Particularly caution is advised when used with antidepressants, some pain relievers, cold medications, and specific antibiotics. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should be careful when using this medication. Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients. Elderly patients can use this medication without special dosage adjustments, but caution regarding side effects is required. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as elevated blood pressure, hypomania, or in severe cases, serotonin syndrome may occur, necessitating immediate hospital visit. This medication should be stored in a cool place out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

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This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, in a cool place between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it in this way helps maintain its effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Flat round tablet with a white or almost white edge

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle