Generic name: rasagiline [ ras-AJ-il-een ]
Brand name: Azilect
Dosage form: oral tablet (0.5 mg; 1 mg)
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
What is rasagiline?
Rasagiline is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control). Rasagiline is sometimes used with another medicine called levodopa.
Rasagiline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor about all medicines you have used in the 2-week period before you start taking rasagiline. Many drugs can interact with rasagiline, and some drugs should not be used together.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take rasagiline if you are allergic to it.
Do not use rasagiline if you have used any other MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with rasagiline. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
