Rasabon
Rasabon is a medicine that contains rasagiline and is used to treat Parkinson's disease in adults.
Form
tabletti
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Rasagiline tartrate
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Take one 1 mg tablet once a day.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth, with or without food.
Important
The recommended daily dose is one 1 mg tablet. Do not exceed this dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •movement disorders (dyskinesia)
- •headache
RARE
- •stomach pain
- •falls
- •allergy
- •fever
- •flu-like symptoms (influenza)
- •general feeling of being unwell
- •neck pain
- •chest pain (angina pectoris)
- •low blood pressure when standing up (dizziness or fainting)
- •decreased appetite
- •constipation
- •dry mouth
- •nausea and vomiting
- •flatulence
- •abnormal blood test results (low white blood cell count)
- •joint pain (arthralgia)
- •muscle and bone pain
- •joint inflammation (arthritis)
- •hand numbness and muscle weakness (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- •weight loss
- •abnormal dreams
- •stumbling (balance disorder)
- •depression
- •dizziness (vertigo)
- •prolonged muscle contractions (dystonia)
- •runny nose
- •skin irritation (dermatitis)
- •rash
- •red eyes (conjunctivitis)
- •urgent need to urinate
- •stroke (cerebrovascular event)
- •heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- •blistering rash
- •high blood pressure
- •abnormal drowsiness
- •unintentional sleep attacks
Important Warnings
- Do not use Rasabon if you are allergic to rasagiline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not take Rasabon with other medicines like MAO inhibitors (for depression or Parkinson's), St. John's wort, or pethidine (a strong painkiller).
- If you stop taking Rasabon, wait at least 14 days before starting MAO inhibitor or pethidine treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have any liver problems.
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- Tell your doctor about any suspicious skin changes, as Rasabon may increase the risk of skin cancer.
- If you notice new or unusual behaviors, such as strong urges to gamble, overspend, or increased sexual urges, tell your doctor. These are called impulse control disorders.
- Rasabon may cause drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks, especially if you are taking other Parkinson's medicines.
- Do not drive or use machines if this medicine makes you feel dizzy, drowsy, or causes sudden sleep attacks.
- Avoid using Rasabon during pregnancy, as its effects on the unborn baby are unknown. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.