Generic name:rasagiline [ ras-AJ-il-een ]
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
What is Azilect?
Azilect works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
Azilect is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control).
Azilect is sometimes used with another medicine called levodopa.
Warnings
Do not Azilect if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Tell your doctor about all medicines you have used in the 2-week period before you start taking Azilect. Many drugs can interact with rasagiline, and some drugs should not be used together.
Before you take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
There are many other drugs that can cause serious medical problems if you take them together with Azilect. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.
While you are taking this medicine and for 2 weeks after you stop taking it, you may not be able to eat certain types of cheese. Follow your doctor's instructions. Rasagiline may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Azilect if you are allergic to rasagiline.
Do not use Azilect if you have use...
