Rasalect 0.5 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps to provide better control of body movements and prevents excessive shaking and stiffness.

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General Information

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Rasagiline (0.5mg)

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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Product introduction

Rasalect 0.5 Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles, and a high fever.

Some common side effects of this medicine include joint pain, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dyspepsia (indigestion), influenza or cold-like symptoms, depression, cough, and peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities, especially lower limbs).

It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You should undergo periodic examinations to detect skin cancer while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of developing cancer. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, hallucinations, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

Uses of Rasalect Tablet

Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Rasalect Tablet

Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Rasalect 0.5 Tablet relieves symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in the coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Rasalect Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rasalect

Joint pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Indigestion
Flu-like symptoms
Depression
Cough
Peripheral edema

How to use Rasalect 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. Rasalect 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rasalect Tablet works

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

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Rasalect 0.5 Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
It can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Rasalect 0.5 Tablet can make you very sleepy.
Rasalect 0.5 Tablet can make you dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you suddenly stand up from sitting or laying down.
Let your doctor know if you are also taking medicines for depression or mood disorders.
Do not stop taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet suddenly. Sudden stopping may cause confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.
As a precaution, foods high in tyramine (e.g. aged cheeses, air-dried meat, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wine) should be avoided when taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet, as it may cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rasalect 0.5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rasalect 0.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Rasalect 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Frequently asked questions

Does smoking have any effect on Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

Yes, you should not smoke while on this medicine since smoking interferes with its working. Smoking can decrease the rate at which your symptoms improve.

What food is to be avoided while taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

It is best if you avoid aged cheese, herring (fish), and red wine. But, since taking these foods with Rasalect 0.5 Tablet does not affect blood pressure or heart rate, these can be taken in very small amounts.

Can Rasalect 0.5 Tablet cause cancer?

Patients of Parkinson’s disease are at a higher risk of skin cancer. The same risk is also seen in patients taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet. Therefore, you should undergo periodic examinations to detect skin cancer if you are taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet.

Is it safe to drive if I am taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness or fall asleep suddenly, then avoid driving, operate machinery or work at heights during Rasalect 0.5 Tablet treatment.

One morning I fainted after getting up from bed. Was it because of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet? What should I do?

It could be due to Rasalect 0.5 Tablet. If you feel lightheaded, dizzy or faint while getting up from bed, get up slowly. This will help your body get used to the change in position and blood pressure. If this problem continues or gets worse, talk to your doctor.

I am experiencing a runny nose and cold since I began taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet. Can I take Vicks?

No, you should not take Vicks or any other medicine containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. These cold remedies interfere with Rasagiline and are not recommended. Take your doctor’s advice to treat your runny nose and cold.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Indane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

MAO-B Inhibitors

References

Aminoff MJ. Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism & Other Movement Disorders. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 476.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1200-201.
Rasagline.North Wales, Pennsylvania: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; 2006 [revised May 2014]. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Rasagiline. [Last Updated: 12th Dec. 2022]. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2023] (online) Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=a62a9946-755f-47d0-afe6-edc8f7d641fe&type=display

User feedback

Patients taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet

Once A Day

72%

Twice A Day

25%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Rasalect Tablet for?

Parkinson's disease

96%

Others

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

Restlessness

25%

Blurred vision

25%

No Side Effect

25%

Joint pain

25%

How do you take Rasalect Tablet?

Empty stomach

100%

Please rate Rasalect 0.5 Tablet on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

Patient concerns

I am diagnosed as Parkinson's disease.continuing syndoppa plus,rasalect,pacitane but now weight is reducing and feeling week.digestion is not Proper sometimes suffering from loose motion,and no appetite

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Pls show 2 physician

My father is suffering from Parkinson's from last 8 years he is currently taking syndopa n rasalect. But after taking medicine he feels better but post 2 hours he feels dizzy n starts to loose control on his body. Any alternate medicine u suggest

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

pls get exmaioned for proper assesment by neuro de

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Rasalect 0.5 Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Rasalect Tablet

Benefits of Rasalect Tablet

Side effects of Rasalect Tablet

How to use Rasalect Tablet

How Rasalect Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Does smoking have any effect on Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

What food is to be avoided while taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

Can Rasalect 0.5 Tablet cause cancer?

Is it safe to drive if I am taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

One morning I fainted after getting up from bed. Was it because of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet? What should I do?

I am experiencing a runny nose and cold since I began taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet. Can I take Vicks?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

User feedback

Patients taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet

What are you using Rasalect Tablet for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using Rasalect 0.5 Tablet?

How do you take Rasalect Tablet?

Please rate Rasalect 0.5 Tablet on price

Patient concerns

I am diagnosed as Parkinson's disease.continuing syndoppa plus,rasalect,pacitane but now weight is reducing and feeling week.digestion is not Proper sometimes suffering from loose motion,and no appetite

My father is suffering from Parkinson's from last 8 years he is currently taking syndopa n rasalect. But after taking medicine he feels better but post 2 hours he feels dizzy n starts to loose control on his body. Any alternate medicine u suggest

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