Relgin 0.5mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Rasagiline 0.5 mg
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONRELGIN 0.5MG contains Rasagiline which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti- Parkinsonian agents. It is used to manage signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease in adults. It is also used together with or without levodopa. Parkinson’s disease is a condition of the brain where there is a loss of cells that produce dopamine and it primarily affects the body movement. It is mainly characterized by symptoms such as shaking, muscle stiffness, slow and unsteady movement. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking RELGIN 0.5MG as it increases the risk of
Uses
OF RELGIN 0.5MG Manages signs and symptoms of parkinson's disease in adults
How It Works
RELGIN 0.5MG works by increasing and maintaining the levels of certain natural substances such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain, resulting in reduction of parkinson’s symptoms.
Directions for Use
Take RELGIN 0.5MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking RELGIN 0.5MG unless your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
sleep. RELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Before taking RELGIN 0.5MG, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, skin cancer or if you smoke. RELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use during pregnancy and it should be used with caution in breastfeeding women, so consult your doctor before taking it. RELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (less than 18 years of age). The most common side effects of taking RELGIN 0.5MG are involuntary movements, headache, stomach pain, allergy, fever, feeling generally unwell, neck pain and chest pain. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF RELGIN 0.5MG Manages signs and symptoms of parkinson's disease in adults HOW RELGIN 0.5MG WORKSRELGIN 0.5MG works by increasing and maintaining the levels of certain natural substances such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain, resulting in reduction of parkinson’s symptoms. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake RELGIN 0.5MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking RELGIN 0.5MG unless your doctor advises you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF RELGIN 0.5MGCOMMON involuntary movements headache allergy, fever, flu feeling generally unwell neck pain chest pain low blood pressure when rising to stand (dizziness, lightheadedness) decreased appetite, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, stomach pain joint and muscle pain joint inflammation numbness and weakness of hand muscles decreased weight abnormal dreams difficulty in muscular coordination dizziness prolonged muscle contractions runny nose irritation of the skin, rash bloodshot eyes urinary urgency UNCOMMON stroke heart attack blistering rash Stop taking RELGIN 0.5MG and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: impulsive control disorders (unusual behaviors like urges or cravings to do any harmful or detrimental activities to yourself or others, compulsions, obsessive thoughts, addictive gambling, too much shopping or spending, impulsive behavior and an unusually high sex drive or an increase in sexual thoughts) hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which are not there) serotonin syndrome (hallucinations, fever, restlessness, shaking, sweating) any suspicious skin changes (lumps or moles) worsening of high blood pressure falling asleep while carrying out daily activities
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYRELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use during pregnancy as its effects on pregnancy and the unborn child are not known. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGRELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESNo studies on the effects of ability to drive and use machines have been performed. Ask your doctor for advice. KIDNEYRELGIN 0.5MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERRELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems. It should be used with caution in patients with any other liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take RELGIN 0.5MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to this medicine or any other ingredients in this medicine. HEART DISEASERELGIN 0.5MG should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure, myocardial infarction (heart attack). Consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSBefore taking RELGIN 0.5MG, inform your doctor if you have: dyskinesia (uncontrolled or involuntary muscle movement) hypotension or low blood pressure upon standing psychotic behavior neuroleptic malignant syndrome Use in pediatrics: RELGIN 0.5MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (less than 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: RELGIN 0.5MG should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking RELGIN 0.5MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage depression (Ex. venlafaxine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, amitriptyline, st. john’s wort (herbal medicine), phenelzine, selegiline, mirtazapine) ciprofloxacin (used to manage bacterial infections) dextromethorphan (used to manage cough) certain medicines present in eye drops (Ex. brimonidine), nasal and oral decongestants and cold medicine (Ex. ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, oxymetazoline) medicines used to manage severe pain (Ex. pethidine, meperidine) other medicines used to manage parkinson’s disease (Ex. bromocriptine, cabergoline, apomorphine) clozapine (used to manage schizophrenia) tyramine (used to regulate blood pressure) metoclopramide (used to manage nausea and vomiting) B. Drug - Food interactions: Avoid eating too much of foods rich in tyramine (Ex. aged cheese, red wine) while taking RELGIN 0.5MG as it could very rarely increase your blood pressure. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of RELGIN 0.5MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include slightly euphoric mood (light version of mania), extremely high blood pressure and serotonin syndrome. SYNOPSIS Drug : Rasagiline Pharmacological Category : Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) type B inhibitors Therapeutic Indication : Parkinson disease Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep RELGIN 0.5MG out of reach of children Store at room temperature