Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for RELGIN 0.5MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Food Interactions
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Prescription Statistics
- 13 Available Alternatives for RELGIN 0.5MG TAB
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Overview
RELGIN 0.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.RELGIN 0.5MG TAB is composed of: RASAGILINE (0.5 MG)
Rasagiline works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.Rasagiline is sometimes used with another medicine called levodopa.Rasagiline works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.It can also help reduce the amount of "off" time (periods of slow movement or stiffness).
Usage
RASAGILINE is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s DiseaseRASAGILINE can address symptoms like: Body Loss Of Movement, Body Stiffness
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for RELGIN 0.5MG TAB and its Constituents
- Do not rasagiline if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.
- You should not take rasagiline if you are allergic to it.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- If you take rasagiline alone, your dose may be different than if you take rasagiline with other Parkinson’s medications.
- Get familiar with the list of foods you should avoid to help prevent certain side effects of rasagiline.
- Call your doctor if your Parkinson’s symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using rasagiline.
- Do not stop using rasagiline suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Rasagiline may impair your thinking or reactions.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Symptoms of Overdosage
RASAGILINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Head Headache, Hallucinations, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Fainting, Body Excessive Sweating, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Restless Or Irritability, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)Common Side-Effects
RASAGILINE : Indigestion, Heartburn, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Depression, Edema, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Frightening Dreams, Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Weight Loss (intentional), Vomit, Hands Swelling, Fever, Dry Mouth, Cough, Chills, Body Pain, Arms Pain, Back Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Chest Discomfort, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Swallowing, Fainting, Difficulty Urinating, Throat Soreness, Mouth Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Head Headache, Easy Bruising, Eyes Burn, Eyes Discharge Or Mucus, Frequent Falls, Restless Or Irritability, Noisy Breathing, Neck Pain, Runny Nose, Eyes Pain, Spinning Sensation, SneezingSerious Side-Effects
RASAGILINE : Belching, Body Loss Of Movement, Abdomen Discomfort, Loss Of BalanceRare Side-Effects
RASAGILINE : Blood Pressure, High, Serotonin SyndromeFood Interactions
Caffeine may increase the blood levels of rasagiline. Avoid use of caffeine
Disease Interactions
RASAGILINE can interfere with: Hypotension, Psychosis, Acute Liver Failure, Hypertension, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
RASAGILINE is categorized as: DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Morning | 76% |
| Once Daily | 19% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 90 Days | 15% |
| 45 Days | 15% |
| 60 Days | 15% |
| 14 Days | 15% |
| 7 Days | 8% |
| 3 Days | 8% |
| 21 Days | 8% |
| 30 Days | 8% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 35 to 50yrs | 5% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 11% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 53% |
| 70yrs and above | 32% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 47% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Neurologist | 95% |
| Oncologist | 5% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| SYNDOPA PLUS TAB | 43% |
| PRAMIROL TAB | 33% |
| PACITANE 2MG TAB | 19% |
| SYNDOPA PLUS 125MG TAB | 19% |
| AMANTREL 100MG TAB | 14% |
| PARKIN TAB | 10% |
| PAN D TAB | 10% |
| AMITONE 10MG TAB | 10% |
Available Alternatives for RELGIN 0.5MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| RASAGIN 0.5MG TAB | INR 135 for 30 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 0.5 MG |
| RASALECT 0.5MG TAB | INR 53 for 10 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 0.5 MG |
| RASIPAR 0.5MG TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 0.5 MG |
| RELGIN 0.5MG TAB | INR 52.5 for 10 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 0.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| RASAGILINE | RASAGILINE | |
| RASAGIN 1MG TAB | INR 240 for 30 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 1.0 MG |
| RASALECT 1MG TAB | INR 92 for 10 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 1 MG |
| RASIPAR 1MG TAB | INR 77.47 for 10 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 1.0 MG |
| RELGIN 1MG TAB | INR 91.5 for 10 TABLETS | RASAGILINE 1 MG |