Rasagilin Krka
Rasagilin Krka contains rasagiline and is used to treat Parkinson's disease in adults, either alone or with other medications.
Form
tabletti
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Rasagiline hemitartrate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one 1 mg tablet once a day.
Method
You can take the tablet with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than one 1 mg tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia)
- •Headache
- •Abdominal pain
- •Falls
- •Allergy
- •Fever
- •Flu (influenza)
- •General feeling of being unwell
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain (angina pectoris)
- •Low blood pressure when standing up, causing dizziness (orthostatic hypotension)
- •Decreased appetite
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Abnormal blood test results (low white blood cells)
- •Joint pain (arthralgia)
- •Muscle and bone pain
- •Joint inflammation (arthritis)
- •Hand numbness and muscle weakness (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- •Weight loss
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Difficulty coordinating muscles (balance disorder)
- •Depression
- •Dizziness
- •Prolonged muscle contractions (dystonia)
- •Runny nose (rhinitis)
- •Skin irritation (dermatitis)
- •Rash
- •Red eyes (conjunctivitis)
- •Urinary urgency
RARE
- •Stroke (cerebrovascular event)
- •Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- •Blistering rash
- •High blood pressure
- •Excessive drowsiness
- •Sudden sleep attacks
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there)
- •Hallucinations, fever, restlessness, shaking, and sweating (signs of serotonin syndrome)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to rasagiline or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not take MAO inhibitors (for depression or Parkinson's) or herbal products like St. John's Wort with this medicine.
- Do not take pethidine (a strong painkiller) with this medicine.
- Wait at least 14 days after stopping Rasagilin Krka before starting MAO inhibitors or pethidine.
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- Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual skin changes, as this medicine might increase the risk of skin cancer.
- Tell your doctor if you or your family notice unusual behaviors like compulsive gambling, shopping, or increased sexual urges (impulse control disorders).
- This medicine can make you feel sleepy or cause you to fall asleep suddenly, especially if you take other Parkinson's medicines.
- This medicine is not for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
- Avoid using this medicine if you are pregnant, as its effects on pregnancy and the unborn child are unknown.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel sleepy or have sudden sleep attacks.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Serotonergic. Adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension, hallucinations, confusion, dyskinesia, headache, dizziness and bradycardia. Do not use together with other serotonergic preparations. (updated 6.10.2025)