Rasalect Tablet 1 mg

Rasalect Tablet 1 mg is a prescription tablet that contains 1 mg of rasagiline in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian medicine class, specifically an MAO-B inhibitor. Doctors use Rasalect Tablet 1 mg to help treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, usually as part of a broader treatment plan. This strength is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that 1 mg is appropriate for their condition.

How it works: Rasagiline helps protect dopamine in the brain by blocking the enzyme MAO-B, which normally breaks dopamine down. By preserving dopamine, Rasalect Tablet 1 mg can help reduce Parkinson’s symptoms such as stiffness, slowness, and tremor.

Rasalect Tablet 1 mg is the higher of the two listed strengths, compared with Rasalect Tablet 0.5 mg. The 1 mg tablet may be chosen when a doctor wants the full standard adult maintenance dose, rather than a lower dose that may be used at the start of treatment or in people who need a more cautious approach. Because it is a stronger tablet, it should be used only as prescribed and not split into a different dosing plan unless the prescriber says so.

• Parkinson’s disease
• Help with tremor, stiffness, and slowness
• Adjunct treatment with other Parkinson’s medicines
• Long-term symptom control under medical supervision

• Swallow Rasalect Tablet 1 mg whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribed it daily.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Do not take more than the prescribed number of tablets in one day.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions and do not double up without medical advice.

Each Rasalect Tablet 1 mg provides 1 mg of rasagiline per tablet. For Parkinson’s disease, this strength may be taken once daily if your doctor prescribes it, and the usual maximum dose for rasagiline is 1 mg per day. Your doctor decides the right dose for you based on your symptoms, other medicines, and how you respond to treatment.

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
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Insomnia
• Mild tremor or unsteadiness

• Rasalect Tablet 1 mg is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only when your doctor has specifically prescribed 1 mg.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, because rasagiline is not appropriate in some liver disease.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness, sleepiness, or balance problems.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Do not use it with other MAO inhibitors, certain antidepressants, or some pain medicines unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor about any history of high blood pressure, heart disease, or psychiatric symptoms.
• Report new confusion, hallucinations, or sudden unusual movements promptly.

• Antidepressants such as SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and other serotonergic medicines
• Opioid pain medicines such as tramadol, meperidine, methadone, or tapentadol
• Other MAO inhibitors, including linezolid or methylene blue
• Cold and cough medicines with sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine

Store Rasalect Tablet 1 mg in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.