Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet

Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 0.5 mg of rasagiline in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian class called monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitors. Doctors use Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet to help manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, slowness of movement, and tremor.

How it works: Rasagiline helps protect dopamine in the brain by blocking the MAO-B enzyme that breaks it down. This tablet form delivers the medicine in a simple oral dose that helps improve movement symptoms over time when taken as prescribed.

Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option in this brand line, compared with Rasipar 1 mg Tablet. It may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting or adjustment dose, or when a patient needs a smaller amount before moving to a higher strength. The effect is not meant to feel immediate like a pain reliever; it works by supporting brain chemical balance over time.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• Tremor
• Muscle stiffness
• Slowness of movement
• Adjunct treatment in Parkinson’s disease

• Swallow the Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Avoid taking more than prescribed, even if symptoms seem unchanged right away.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet provides 0.5 mg of rasagiline. The dose is usually taken once daily, and the exact schedule and whether you stay at 0.5 mg or move to a higher dose is decided by your doctor based on your symptoms and other medicines. Do not take more than the maximum daily dose your prescriber recommends; for many adults, this medicine is used as a once-daily regimen.

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

Common side effects of Rasagiline may include:

• Headache
• Joint pain
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Tremor or movement changes that may occur as treatment is adjusted

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because rasagiline may not be appropriate for some people with liver problems.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes dizziness or sleepiness worse.
• Let your prescriber know about any history of low blood pressure, fainting, or heart disease.
• Do not use this medicine with certain antidepressants or other interacting drugs unless a doctor specifically approves it.
• This tablet is a prescription Parkinson’s medicine and should not be used to treat sudden movement problems or as a quick-relief drug.
• Tell your doctor before surgery or emergency treatment that you take rasagiline.

• Antidepressants such as SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and some other serotonin-raising medicines
• Meperidine, tramadol, methadone, propoxyphene, or similar opioid medicines
• Other MAO inhibitors or medicines that contain MAO inhibitors
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough/cold products
• Certain blood pressure medicines or stimulants that can raise blood pressure

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