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.