Azilect

Generic name: rasagiline
Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents

Drug form: Oral

Dosage form: Tablet
Root of administraton: Oral
Dose: 0.5, 1 mg
Mechanism of action: Azilect works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
Drug usage cases: Azilect is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control).
Drug contra indications: You should not take Azilect if you are allergic to rasagiline.

Do not use Azilect 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.

Side effects: Call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
• extreme drowsiness or falling asleep suddenly, even after feeling alert;
• unusual changes in mood or behavior;
• hallucinations;
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
• worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (especially uncontrolled muscle movements).

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.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.