Rasipar 1 mg Tablet

Rasipar 1 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 1 mg of rasagiline in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian class called monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitors and is used to help treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This Rasipar 1 mg Tablet may be used alone or along with levodopa-based treatment, depending on the doctor’s plan. It is made by Ajanta Pharma, India, and comes as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Rasipar 1 mg Tablet works by blocking the MAO-B enzyme in the brain, which helps preserve dopamine. Higher dopamine availability can improve movement symptoms such as stiffness, slowness, and tremor in Parkinson’s disease.

Rasipar 1 mg Tablet is the higher-strength version compared with Rasipar 0.5 mg Tablet, so it is generally chosen when a doctor wants the full 1 mg daily dose rather than a lower starting or adjustment dose. Because it contains 1 mg rasagiline per tablet, it is suited only for people whose treatment has already been assessed by a clinician; the higher strength does not mean faster relief, but it may simplify dosing when 1 mg is the intended maintenance dose.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• May be used as monotherapy in early Parkinson’s disease
• May be added to levodopa for motor symptom control
• Help with slowness, stiffness, and movement difficulty

• Swallow the Rasipar 1 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You may take this tablet with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep dosing consistent.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless advised.

Each Rasipar 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of rasagiline. This strength is commonly used as a once-daily dose, but the exact schedule and whether it is used alone or with other Parkinson’s medicines must be decided by the doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; the maximum dose should be set by the prescriber based on your treatment plan.

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
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness or trouble sleeping
• Muscle pain

• Rasipar 1 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should be used only when a doctor has confirmed that 1 mg is appropriate.
• Do not use it with certain antidepressants or other medicines that raise serotonin unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Avoid taking it with other MAO inhibitors, including some Parkinson’s and antidepressant medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because rasagiline may not be suitable for people with significant liver problems.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, especially if it causes dizziness or sleepiness.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or drowsiness.
• Contact your doctor before using over-the-counter cough, cold, or pain products, because some can interact with rasagiline.

• SSRIs and SNRIs such as sertraline, fluoxetine, or venlafaxine
• Tricyclic antidepressants and other serotonergic medicines
• MAO inhibitors and linezolid
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough medicines
• Certain opioids such as tramadol, meperidine, methadone, or tapentadol

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