If you are suffering from Parkinson’s disease, this medication can help you. Rasalect 0.5 mg provides better control of your body movements and helps to prevent excessive stiffness and shaking. In any case, healthcare providers may prescribe this medicine to treat other conditions not listed in this document. This medicine works by elevating the levels of certain natural substances in the brain including dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. This health condition may occur usually due to reduced levels of dopamine in the brain.
The manufacturer of Rasalect 0.5 mg is Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited.
Administration
The tablet is to be taken with a glass full of water (8 ounces/ 240 mL) usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. You may notice a bitter taste in your mouth if you crush, break, or chew the tablet while swallowing. Do not administer this medicine with alcoholic drinks or grapefruit juice because your risk of adverse reactions may increase. To reduce the risk of nausea or an upset stomach, you can take the pill with low-fat food or milk. To get the most benefit from Rasalect 0.5 mg, it is recommended to take it at evenly spaced times.
Do not use it more frequently than is prescribed by the doctor because your medical condition will not improve faster. Your dosage may be adjusted by your doctor if you do not notice the desired result.
Using the liquid form of this medicine requires a special measuring device or spoon. Otherwise, you may get the wrong dose, which may also increase your risk of adverse effects. Discuss with a healthcare professional if your health condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Dosages
Doctors prescribe different dosages for their patients because it depends on your age, weight, response to therapy, other medications you may be using, and the severity of your disease. It is not recommended to use this product if you are unsure what dosage is better for you or consult with a doctor. You must not interrupt the treatment too early because symptoms may return. Hence, your disease may become difficult to treat.
- Rasalect 0.5 mg
Missed Dose
Physicians usually advise administering the dose as soon as you remember if you miss one. Skip the missed dose if it is approaching the time for the next dose. Moreover, taking a double dose the next time to catch up may elevate your risk of severe side effects.
Overdose
If you take an increased amount of tablets without the physician’s approval, an overdose may occur. Stop using this drug and seek medical attention right away if any of the following symptoms appear. For example slow or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, passing out, trouble breathing, and others. Ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.
Adverse Effects of Rasalect 0.5 mg
You may experience certain side effects during treatment but if your body adjusts to Rasagiline, you may not notice any of them. There are some factors that can cause side effects such as dehydration, overdose, and allergy.
Common Adverse Effects
Do not ignore any of the following adverse reactions and tell your doctor if any of the following negative effects appear. Additionally, your physician may be able to help you to prevent or avoid side effects. Check below some examples:
- Cough
- Indigestion
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
Severe Adverse Effects
In some cases, you may experience this category of side effects usually, due to an increased dose of Rasagiline. However, stop administering this product and seek medical attention right away if any of the following side effects occur. Check some examples below:
- Peripheral edema
- Depression
- Sleeping problems (insomnia)
- Joint pain
- Weight loss
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Heartburn
This document does not contain a complete list of negative effects. Immediately contact a healthcare professional if you experience any of the adverse reactions listed above or any other effects.
Interactions
Rasalect 0.5 mg may interact with some medications and substances. Therefore, other drugs may change how Rasagiline works by reducing its effectiveness or even increasing the risk of side effects. That’s why before using this medicine you should tell your physician about all products that you are using. Examples include supplements, herbal products, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and others. Check below some examples of drug interaction:
- Zileuton
- Vortioxetine
- Venlafaxine
- Tramadol
- Tyrosine
- Trazodone
- St. John’s Wort
- Sertraline
- Selegiline
- Remifentanil
- Phenelzine
- Procarbazine
- Ozanimod
- Oxycodone
- Nortriptyline
- Oxcarbazepine
- Nefazodone
- Nalidixic acid
- Morphine
- Mirtazapine
- Methylene blue
- Methadone
- Linezolid
- Isocarboxazid
- Imipramine
- Liver derivative complex
- Methyldopa
- Grepafloxacin
- Furazolidone
- Fentanyl
- Fluoxetine
- Ergotamine
- Esketamine
- Escitalopram
- Doxepin
- Codeine
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Citalopram
- Ciprofloxacin
- Bupropion
- Amoxapine
- Amitriptyline
- 5-hydroxytryptophan
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
Check below some examples of disease interaction:
- Renal impairment
- Psychosis
- Hepatic impairment
Discuss with a healthcare professional before using this medicine because this article does not contain a full list of drug and disease interactions. Furthermore, starting, stopping, or changing the dosages without a physician’s approval is prohibited. Otherwise, it may lead to unpleasant results.
Precautions
In case you intend to use this medicine, share your medical history with your doctor. Check below some examples:
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Mental or mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and others)
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Adrenal gland tumor (such as pheochromocytoma)
- Sleep disorders
- Liver problems
- Strokes
- Heart disease (such as heart failure, chest pain, coronary arterial disease, and others)
Rasagiline may blur your vision or may make you sleepy or dizzy. Therefore, it is advised to avoid alcoholic beverages and marijuana (cannabis) during treatment because the symptoms listed above may increase. Additionally, you should not drive until you can do it safely.
During pregnancy, Rasalect 0.5 mg may be used with a physician’s prescription only. There is no information if Rasagiline passes into breast milk. That’s why you should consult a doctor before breastfeeding.
Tips
- It is not allowed to use Rasalect 0.5 mg after its shelf life because it may cause severe adverse reactions.
- Do not share this medicine with others, especially with children.
- You may find some differences between this article and the doctor’s prescription. Thus, to treat your diseases fast and safely, you should follow the physician’s recommendations only.
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