Rasagiline

Dosage Forms Available

• It is available for use via oral route in the form of tablets.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and is not approved for use in children. Dosage should be adjusted according to the individual’s condition and response, as directed by a healthcare provider.

  Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Rasagiline or any inactive ingredients.

• Patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment are also advised not to take Rasagiline.

Other Medications to Avoid

• It may interact with other monoamine oxidase inhibitors (such as selegiline, linezolid), certain pain medications (like meperidine, tramadol, methadone), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (such as fluoxetine, sertraline), and St. John's wort.

• Before starting any prescription or over-the-counter medications, it is crucial to consult a doctor.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose may cause serious symptoms including severe headache, hallucination, increased heartbeat, chest pain or discomfort among others. If you observe any such symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

• If you forget to take your dose of Rasagiline, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double up the dose to compensate for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For dizziness or sudden drops in blood pressure upon standing up too quickly, try rising slowly from a sitting or lying position.

• Drinking plenty of water may help manage some mild gastrointestinal side effects like indigestion.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• It may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery as it can cause dizziness and light-headedness. Avoid these activities until you are sure how this medicine affects you.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unknown. Consult your doctor before using this medicine in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with uncontrolled hypertension should use Rasagiline cautiously as it can increase blood pressure.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Avoid consuming foods very high in tyramine such as aged cheeses, cured meats, draft beer, sauerkraut, soy sauce, and yeast extracts while on Rasagiline as it may cause dangerously high blood pressure.

• Regular physical activity is recommended.

• It might be helpful to take part in stress management activities like yoga or meditation to help manage the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.