Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
43.57

COMPOSITION:
Rasagiline (0.5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

Rasagiline   0.5mg

Uses of Rasipar Tablet
Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

How to use Rasipar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rasipar Tablet works
Rasipar 0.5mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dyspepsia, Influenza like symptoms, Depression, Cough, Peripheral edema.

Expert advice for Rasipar Tablet

You will be regularly monitored for the development of impulse control disorders (psychiatric disorder with failure to resist a temptation, urge to harm oneself or others).
Be aware of the behavioral symptoms of impulse control disorders like compulsions, obsessive thoughts, repetitive behavior shown as inability to resist impulses to gamble (pathological gambling), increased sexual desire (libido), hypersexuality, impulsive behavior and compulsive spending or buying.
Use of rasagiline is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer. Seek advice for necessary precaution.
Do not take rasagiline along with drugs like fluoxetine or fluvoxamine, dextromethorphan or sympathomimetics such as ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Rasipar generic?
Yes, Rasipar is a generic drug and also is available with different brands

Q. What is Rasipar used for/ what is Rasipar mesylate?
Rasipar.Rasipar mesylate is used along with or without levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease (nervous system disorder characterized by slow movements)

Q. Can I take Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/ Xanax (alprazolam) with Azilect (rasagiline)?
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Xanax (alprazolam) are reported to cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Can I take Tylenol (paracetamol)/Advil (ibuprofen)/ Aleve (naproxen) with Azilect (rasagiline)?
Taking other drugs like Tylenol (paracetamol)/ Advil (ibuprofen)/Aleve (naproxen) along with Azilect (rasagiline) does not cause any harmful effects. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.