Relgin 05 Mg
Information About Relgin 05 Mg
About Relgin 05 Mg
Medicine Brand Relgin 05 mg is manufactured by Intas Laboratories Pvt Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Rasagiline.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Relgin 05 Mg
Rasagiline 05 mg
Diseases List For Which Relgin 05 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Parkinsons disease
Other Significations For Relgin 05 Mg
This Medication Rasagiline is an oral drug that is used for treating Parkinsons disease It belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAO that also includes selegiline and tranylcypromine Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down serotonin norepinephrine dopamine tyramine and similar chemicals that serve as neurotransmitters chemicals that nerves use to communicate with one another There are two types of monoamine oxidase enzymes MAOA and MAOB Monoamine oxidase inhibitors inhibit one or both enzymes resulting in increased levels of the chemicals normally broken down by MAOA or MAOB Rasagiline inhibits MAOB but it is not clear whether rasagiline also inhibits MAOA Rasagilines exact is not known however by inhibiting MAOB rasagiline reduces the breakdown of dopamine resulting in increased levels of dopamine in the brain Increased dopamine levels alleviate the symptoms of Parkinsons disease Rasagiline was approved by the FDA in May 2006
Precautions To Be Taken Before Relgin 05 Mg
Rasagiline Is Eliminated By Enzymes In The Liver Ciprofloxacin Cipro Cipro Xr Proquin Xr Inhibits The Enzymes In The Liver That Eliminate Rasagiline Thereby Increasing Blood Levels And Possibly Side Effects Of Rasagiline Patients Taking Ciprofloxacin Should Not Exceed 05 Mg Daily Of Rasagiline Rasagiline Should Not Be Administered With Antidepressants That Increase Serotonin Levels Combining Rasagiline With Such Antidepressants May Lead To Excessive Levels Of Serotonin And A Fatal Condition Called The Serotonin Syndrome Examples Of Antidepressants To Avoid Include Selective Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors For Example Fluoxetine Prozac Sarafem Sertraline Zoloft Tricyclic Antidepressants For Example Amitriptyline Elavil Endep SerotoninNorepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors For Example Venlafaxine Effexor And Other Mao Inhibitors For Example Selegiline Tranylcypromine Rasagiline Should Be Discontinued At Least 14 Days Before Initiating Treatment With Antidepressants That Increase Serotonin Levels Due To Its Long HalfLife Fluoxetine Should Be Discontinuedhadone Mirtazapine Remeron Soltab Cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Amrix Dextromethorphan And St JohnS Wort Serious Reactions Including The Serotonin Syndro At Least 5 Weeks Before Initiating Rasagiline Rasagiline Should Not Be Used With Meperidine Propoxyphene Darvon DarvonN Dolene Tramadol Ultram Ultram Er Metme Have Occurred When Other Mao Inhibitors Were Combined With Some Of These Drugs And There Is Concern That Rasagiline May Cause Similar Serious Reactions Rasagiline Should Not Be Used With Sympathomimetic Amine Drugs Such As Amphetamines And Products Containing Vasoconstrictors Blood Vessel Narrowing Drugs For Example Pseudoephedrine Ephedrine Phenylpropanolamine Phenylephrine Severe Hypertensive Reactions Have Occurred When Such Drugs Were Combined With Other Mao Inhibitors Patients Taking Rasagiline Should Not Be Given Cocaine Or Local Anesthetics Containing Sympathomimetic Vasoconstrictor Drugs They Also Should Not Undergo Elective Surgery Requiring General Anesthesia Rasagiline Should Be Discontinued At Least 14 Days Before Surgery Rasagiline Should Not Be Used With Other Mao Inhibitors Because Of The Risk Of A Hypertensive Crisis Rasagiline Should Be Discontinued At Least 14 Days Before Starting Other Mao Inhibitors
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Relgin 05 Mg
Can We Take Relgin 05 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Relgin 05 Mg
Can We Use Relgin 05 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Relgin 05 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity