Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet

Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet contains 0.5 mg of rasagiline in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian medicine class and is used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet may be used alone in some patients or together with other Parkinson’s medicines, as directed by a doctor. It is a prescription tablet made by Natco Pharma, India, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Rasagiline works by blocking an enzyme called monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B), which helps break down dopamine in the brain. By helping dopamine stay available longer, Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet can help improve movement symptoms linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength sibling of Rasagin 1 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller rasagiline dose or a more gradual approach. This strength can be useful for people who are starting therapy, who need dose adjustment, or who may be more sensitive to side effects. Because it contains less rasagiline per tablet, it is not interchangeable with Rasagin 1 mg Tablet on a one-tablet-for-one-tablet basis.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• Help with slowness of movement
• Help with stiffness and tremor
• Adjunct treatment with other Parkinson’s medicines

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not change your dose or stop taking it suddenly without medical advice.
• Avoid taking more than one tablet per day unless your doctor has clearly prescribed that schedule.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet provides 0.5 mg of rasagiline. For many adults, rasagiline is taken once daily, and the doctor decides the exact schedule based on your condition, other Parkinson’s medicines, and how you respond. Do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber recommends; the maximum dose depends on the treatment plan and should be set by a clinician.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rasagiline may include:

• Headache
• Joint pain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping
• Constipation
• May be more noticeable when first starting treatment or after dose changes

• Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription Parkinson’s medicine and should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, since rasagiline may not be appropriate in certain liver conditions.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness or drowsiness.
• This medicine may cause low blood pressure, which can make standing up quickly risky.
• Use caution if you drive or use machinery until you know how Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your clinician about any history of hallucinations, depression, or unusual behavior changes.
• Do not use this product as a substitute for emergency treatment of sudden severe Parkinson’s symptoms.

• Antidepressants such as SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors
• Opioid pain medicines such as meperidine, tramadol, methadone, or fentanyl
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough/cold products
• Sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine
• Other Parkinson’s medicines that may need dose adjustment, including levodopa

Store Rasagin 0.5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.