Rasirect 1.0 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 by patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any other ingredients. Patients currently taking or who have recently discontinued other MAO inhibitors or certain natural medicines should not use this medication. Patients taking certain medications such as pethidine, tramadol, or dextromethorphan should not use this medication together. This medication is not administered to patients with moderate to severe liver impairment. This medication can cause various side effects such as headaches, depression, hallucinations, dizziness, skin rashes, and myalgia. Particularly, patients with Parkinson's disease need to be cautious due to the possibility of developing dyskinesia, hypotension, and impulse control disorders. Serious side effects may arise when used with other antidepressants or sympathomimetics, hence concomitant use should be avoided. Additionally, this medication can cause drowsiness or sudden sleep onset, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication with caution, and its safety in children has not been established. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as hypertensive crisis and serotonin syndrome may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. This medication should be stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight and kept out of reach of children.

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This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to store the medication in a cool place between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or almost white, flat round tablet with beveled edges

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle