Rasagail 1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Description
Rasagail tablet is used to manage Parkinson's disease in adults. It is an anti-Parkinsonian medication that contains rasagiline as its active ingredient.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowed movement. This medication increases dopamine levels in brain regions that control movement and coordination.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, following the recommended dose and duration. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor first. Before starting Rasagail tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and provide your complete medical history
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹96.19 |
| You Save | ₹30.37 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Rasagiline(1.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Parkinson's disease |
| Side effects | Headache, involuntary movements, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth |
Uses
Rasagail tablet is used to manage Parkinson’s disease in adults.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to rasagiline or any of the other ingredients of Rasagail tablet.
- If you are taking medicines like monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (used for managing depression or Parkinson’s disease) or pethidine (used to treat pain). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor....
- If you have liver disorders.
Side effects
- Headache
- Involuntary movements
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Rasagail tablet during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information on the effect of Rasagail tablet on pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine in pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Rasagail tablet during breastfeeding?
A:
No information is available if Rasagail tablet passes into human breast milk. This medicine can be used by breastfeeding women only if recommended by your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Rasagail tablet?
A:
Rasagail tablet may cause sleepiness or sudden episodes of sleep onset. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Rasagail tablet?
A:
No, alcohol should not be consumed with Rasagail tablet as it may increase the sedative effects of this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are taking any other medicines for treating other health disorders.
- You have liver disorders.
- You develop unusual symptoms and behaviour like compulsions, obsessive thoughts, addictive gambling, excessive spending, impulsive behaviour, an abnormally high sex drive, or an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings after taking this medicine....
- You notice any suspicious changes in your skin.
Directions for Use
- Take Rasagail tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- You can take it with or without food.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Rasagail tablet in a cool and dry place below 30°C.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
- The symptoms of overdose of Rasagail tablet include hyperactivity, restlessness, confusion, muscle rigidity, sweating, high blood pressure, headache, diarrhoea, and shivering.
- If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Rasagail tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Rasagail tablet is a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor that prevents the action of the chemical monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B). In the brain, a chemical called dopamine is broken down by MAO-B. Dopamine plays a role in movement coordination and control in the brain....
- Rasagail tablet increases levels of dopamine in the parts of the brain responsible for controlling movement and coordination. This helps to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, shakiness, and slowness of movement....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Rasagail tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Rasagail tablet is contraindicated for use along with other MAO inhibitors like isocarboxazid, selegiline (used to manage depression and Parkinson's disease), and pethidine (used to treat pain).
- The concomitant use of this medicine with sympathomimetics like ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (such as those present in nasal and oral decongestants or cold medicinal products) and dextromethorphan (cough suppressant) is not recommended....
- The concomitant use of Rasagail tablet with fluoxetine or fluvoxamine (used to manage depression and Parkinson's disease) should be avoided.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for treating bacterial infections (ciprofloxacin) and Parkinson's disease (entacapone).
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Rasagail tablet used for?
A: Rasagail tablet is used to manage Parkinson’s disease in adults.
Q: Can Rasagail tablet be used in pregnancy?
A: There is limited information on the effect of Rasagail tablet in pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended that this medication not be used in pregnant women.
References
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- Azilect 1 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 01 July 2022]
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Product Details
Brand
RASAGAIL
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
30/03/2027
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