Anti-Parkinsonion » Rasagiline |
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Rasagiline .5mg |
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30 |
Tab |
$1.50 |
$135 US |
$44.99 US |
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90 |
Tab |
$1.34 |
$363 US |
$120.99 US |
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Rasagiline 1mg |
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Price/Unit |
Other's Price |
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30 |
Tab |
$1.83 |
$165 US |
$54.99 US |
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90 |
Tab |
$1.73 |
$468 US |
$155.99 US |
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What is Azilect Generic | Rasagiline ?
Azilect [Rasagiline] is a prescription medication that increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. It belongs to the class of drugs known as monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Though this medication does not cure the disease, it goes a long way in reducing the symptoms PD patients suffer from. Azilect [Rasagiline] is sometimes co – administered with Levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Doctors are also known to prescribe this medication for reasons other than the one stated here.. |
Uses of Azilect Generic
Azilect [Rasagiline] is prescribed for the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. |
How to use Azilect Generic?
Azilect [Rasagiline] should be used as per the doctor’s advice. Having a larger or smaller dose than what has been recommended may have adverse effects. Generally, this medication is prescribed to be administered once a day. Doctors may change the dosage occasionally for obtaining better results. It is recommended that the medication be taken regularly to ensure efficacy. While medication is going on and for at least 14 days after stopping it, patients may be asked not to have some kinds of cheeses.
Azilect [Rasagiline] works best when it is administered as a part of a complete routine of treatment which includes exercise and diet as recommended by the patient’s doctor.
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Side effects of Azilect Generic
Azilect [Rasagiline] may cause certain side effects in some patients who have been using it. The following side effects are common but not serious. They usually go away within some time as and when the body gets used to the medication. In case they persist, the doctor should be contacted.
Depression
Mild headache
Hair loss
Tingling sensation or numbness in parts of the body
Constipation, stomach upset or pain, vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea
Strange dreams
Joint pain
Spinning sensation, dizziness
Skin rash
Loss of appetite, dry mouth
Impotence and drop in libido
Flu symptoms.
Some side effects of the medication may be serious. They are as follows. In case they do occur, the doctor should be contacted as soon as possible.
Sudden weakness or numbness, blurred speech, problems in balancing oneself
Fever, agitation, overactive reflexes, diarrhea, fainting, hallucinations, fast heart rate, nausea, loss of co-ordination, vomiting
Very high blood pressure, symptoms of which are severe headache, anxiety, chest pain, uneven heartbeat, blurred vision, confusion, shortness of breath
Stiffness of muscles.
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Azilect Generic Interaction
Some medications may cause drug interactions if taken simultaneously with Azilect [Rasagiline]. Special mention must be made in this regard of other MAO inhibitors like isocarboxazid (Marplan), furazolidone (Furoxone), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate) and selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam). |
Storage
Azilect [Rasagiline] should be stored at room temperature. |
Precaution of Azilect Generic?
Doctors must exercise caution before prescribing Azilect [Rasagiline] to patients with liver disease.
Driving and other activities that require full alertness are better avoided by patients while medication is going on.
Patients should be careful while getting up from a lying or sitting position as this medication makes one dizzy. Getting up slowly will thus prevent falls.
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