Rasagiline Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients For Parkinson's disease 136236-51-6

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Product Name: Rasagiline
Synonyms: (R)-2,3-DIHYDRO-N-2-PROPYNYL-1H-INDEN-1-AMINE;Rasagiline -13C3;Rasagiline;(R)-N-2-Propynyl-1-indanamine;1H-Inden-1-amine, 2,3-dihydro-N-2-propynyl-, (1R);1-Indanamine, N-2-propynyl-, (R)-;Unii-003N66ts6t;(R)-N-(2-Propynyl)-2,3-dihydroinden-1-aMine
CAS: 136236-51-6
MF: C12H13N
MW: 171.24

About rasagiline for Parkinson's disease

• Type of medicine Dopaminergic drug (monoamine-oxidase-B inhibitor)
• Used for Parkinson's disease
• Also called Azilect®
• Available: as Tablets

Rasagiline Usage :

The cause of Parkinson's disease is still unknown but the symptoms of tremor, stiffness and slow movement are due to there being less of a chemical called dopamine in your brain. Rasagiline increases the amount of dopamine in the brain and so helps to relieve these symptoms.

You may be prescribed rasagiline on its own as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. It is also used alongside other treatments which contain a medicine called levodopa. When a dose of levodopa starts to wear off, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can return. This is known as an 'end-of-dose fluctuation'. Taking rasagiline helps to prevent this problem.

Before taking rasagiline for Parkinson's disease

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking rasagiline it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
• If you have a problem with the way your liver works.
• If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

How to take rasagiline

Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The leaflet will give you more information about rasagiline and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from taking it.

Take rasagiline tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. Take one tablet a day. Try to take the tablets at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take them.

You can take the tablets before or after meals.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
• As your condition improves and your body movements become easier, be careful not to overdo physical activities. You should increase your activity gradually to allow your body to adjust to any changes in balance, circulation and co-ordination.
• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take alongside this medicine. Rasagiline should not be taken with medicines containing sympathomimetics. These are present in some remedies for coughs and colds, and in decongestant nasal sprays and tablets.
• If you are having an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking rasagiline.
• Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will want you to reduce your dose gradually if this is necessary. Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor first.