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Teva Rasagiline

Teva Rasagiline

(rasagiline)

Rasagiline belongs to the family of medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (M. O.

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Dosage

Tablet

0.5MG, 1MG

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Dosage

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Precautions

Warnings

The recommended dose of rasagiline is 1 mg once daily. The recommended starting dose of rasagiline for someone already taking levodopa is 0.5 mg, which may then be increased to 1 mg once daily if necessary. The recommended starting dose for someone taking a dopamine agonist is 1 mg taken once daily.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

Teva Rasagiline may be taken with or without food.

If you feel you need to stop Teva Rasagiline, contact your doctor for advice on how to discontinue it without causing problems.

It is important that Teva Rasagiline be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Teva Rasagiline at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.

The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Teva Rasagiline. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Teva Rasagiline with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Teva Rasagiline. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

abdominal pain
accidental injury
Constipation
decreased interest or ability in sexual activity
Diarrhea
difficulty moving or controlling movements
dizziness
Dry Mouth
falls
feeling unwell
flu-like symptoms
hair loss
headache
heartburn
joint pain
lack of coordination
leg cramps
loss of appetite
muscle aches
nausea
neck pain
rash
red eyes
runny nose
sensation of spinning
sweating
trouble sleeping
urgent need to urinate
vomiting
weakness
weight loss

Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

abnormal heartbeat
behavioural changes (compulsive gambling, compulsive shopping)
bruising
dizziness or fainting when rising from a sitting or lying position
Fever
hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that aren't actually there)
increase in unusual movements of body (e.g., twisting movements of body, uncontrolled chewing movements, uncontrolled movements of face, neck, back, arms, or legs)
lip smacking or puckering
restlessness or desire to keep moving
severe stomach pain
signs of Anemia (low red blood cells; e.g., dizziness, pale skin, unusual tiredness or weakness, shortness of breath)
signs of Depression (loss of interest in activities, sleeping too much, difficulty sleeping, eating more or less than usual, difficulty concentrating)
signs of infection (symptoms may include fever or chills, severe diarrhea, shortness of breath, prolonged dizziness, cough, headache, stiff neck, weight loss, or listlessness)
signs of unusual bleeding (bloody or black, tarry stools, vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, blood in urine)
sudden onset of falling asleep without warning

Get medical help immediately if any of the following signs of extremely high blood pressure (caused by the use of Teva Rasagiline with certain foods or other medications) occur:

chest pain (severe)
enlarged pupils
fast or slow heartbeat
headache (severe)
increased sensitivity of eyes to light
increased sweating (possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin)
nausea and vomiting (severe)
stiff or sore neck

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

agitation or irritability
dizziness (severe) or fainting
high or Low Blood Pressure
increased sweating (possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin)
rapid or irregular pulse
severe headache
shortness of breath, wheezing, difficult breathing
signs of a Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) (e.g., Hives; difficulty breathing; or swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat; peeling, blistering skin)
signs of Heart Attack (e.g., sudden chest pain or pain radiating to back, down arm, jaw; sensation of fullness of the chest; nausea; vomiting; sweating; anxiety)
signs of Stroke (e.g., sudden or severe headache; sudden loss of coordination; vision changes; sudden slurring of speech; or unexplained weakness, numbness, or pain in arm or leg)

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Teva Rasagiline.

There may be an interaction between rasagiline and any of the following:

Acetazolamide
alcohol
Aliskiren
alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers (e.g., Doxazosin, Terazosin)
amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine)
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; e.g., Captopril, Lisinopril, Ramipril)
angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., candasartan, Irbesartan, Losartan)
anti-psychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
apraclonidine
Atomoxetine
beta-adrenergic blockers (e.g., Atenolol, Propranolol, Sotalol)
Bezafibrate
brimonidine
Bromocriptine
Buprenorphine
Bupropion
Buspirone
Cabergoline
calcium channel blockers (e.g., Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Verapamil)
Carbamazepine
ciprofloxacin
Citalopram
Clonidine
cyclobenzaprine
cyproheptadine
Cyproterone
Deferasirox
dexmethylphenidate
dextromethorphan
Diabetes medications (e.g., acrabose, Glyburide, insulins, Rosiglitazone, Saxagliptin)
diethylpropion
disulfiram
diuretics (water pills; e.g., Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene)
Domperidone
Entacapone
ephedrine
ethinyl Estradiol
Fentanyl
Gemfibrozil
Hydralazine
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
ketoconazole
levodopa
Linezolid
lithium
MAO inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine, Selegiline)
meperidine
methadone
methyldopa
methylene blue
Methylphenidate
Metoclopramide
Mexiletine
Midodrine
Mirtazapine
Oxycodone
Phenobarbital
phenylephrine
Pizotifen
Primaquine
primidone
propoxyphene
pseudoephedrine
quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin)
Repaglinide
rifampin
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline)
selegline
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI antidepressants; e.g., Venlafaxine)
St. John's wort
sympathomimetic medications (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, ephedrine)
tapentadol
Tetrabenazine
tolcapone
tramadol
tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyine, Doxepin, Nortriptyline)
"triptan" migraine medictions (e.g., Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan)
Tryptophan
xylometazoline

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

stop taking one of the medications,
change one of the medications to another,
change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Teva Rasagiline. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Teva Rasagiline.

Antidepressant medication: Severe reactions are possible when rasagiline is combined with medications and natural products used to treat depression. Avoid combining rasagiline and antidepressants. Symptoms of a reaction may include muscle rigidity and spasms, difficulty moving, and changes in mental state including delirium and agitation. Coma and death are also possible.

If you have taken antidepressants recently, discuss with your doctor how Teva Rasagiline may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Rasagiline, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Behaviour changes: People taking rasagiline have experienced abnormal behaviour such as compulsive gambling, compulsive shopping, hypersexuality, and binge eating. If you experience these symptoms or any other behaviour change while taking Teva Rasagiline, contact your doctor immediately.

Kidney function: Rasagiline should not be used by people with moderate or severe kidney function impairment. If you have reduced kidney function or Kidney Disease, discuss with your doctor how Teva Rasagiline may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Rasagiline, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Liver function impairment: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Teva Rasagiline to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced liver function or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how Teva Rasagiline may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Rasagiline, and whether any special monitoring is needed. People with mild liver function impairment may be given 0.5 mg of rasagiline daily. Do not take rasagiline if you have moderate or severe liver function impairment.

Skin Cancer: People taking Teva Rasagiline have a higher risk of developing skin cancer. It is unclear whether this increased risk is due to Parkinson's disease or to rasagiline. You and your doctor should check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer (e.g., moles that have an irregular shape or border, moles that change colour, or moles that are larger than 6 mm).

Sudden onset of sleep: People taking rasagiline have reported suddenly falling sleep without warning signs of sleepiness or drowsiness. Be careful if driving or operating machinery while taking Teva Rasagiline. If you experience excessive drowsiness or falling asleep suddenly, avoid operating machines or driving and contact your doctor immediately.

Pregnancy: Teva Rasagiline should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Teva Rasagiline, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Rasagiline can reduce the amount of milk produced by a breast-feeding mother. It is not known if rasagiline passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking rasagiline, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Teva Rasagiline have not been established for children.

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