New Drug Approved for Parkinson's Disease
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Azilect 1mg
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AZILECT? Tablets contain rasagiline (as the mesylate), a propargylamine-based drug indicated for the treatment of idiopathic Parkinson?s disease. It...
Rasagiline Guide
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- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
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- Other Uses
- Overdose
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- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Rasagiline is used alone or in combination with another medication to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (a slowly progressing disease of the nervous system causing a fixed face without expression, tremor at rest, slowing of movements, walking with shuffling steps, stooped posture and muscle weakness). Rasagiline is in a class of medications called monoamine oxidase (MAO) type B inhibitors. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
How it Works
Rasagiline comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take rasagiline at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you ...
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Encyclopedia: Rasagiline
Rasagiline is an irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson's disease or as an adjunct therapy in more advanced cases. Adequate studies to determine if rasagiline is selective for MAO-B have not yet been conducted. It was developed by Teva Neuroscience, initially investigated by Prof. Moussa Youdim and Prof. John Finberg of the Faculty of Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology. Human cells contain two...
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Rasagiline - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oct 10, 2008 ... Rasagiline (trade name Azilect) is an irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase [1] used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson's disease or ...
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Rasagiline became available in the UK as Azilect from June 2005. ... Both selegiline and rasagiline are neuroprotective via multiple mechanisms that are ...
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Azilect (rasagiline) Drug Information for Parkinson's Disease by ...
Jul 19, 2006 ... Azilect (rasagiline) is an FDA approved drug used to treat Parkinson's disease. Azilect (rasagiline) belongs to the MAO (monoamine oxidase ...
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Learn about the prescription medication Azilect (Rasagiline), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.
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rasagiline medical facts from Drugs.com
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