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Rasagiline

Rasagiline, sold under the brand Azilect, is a medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It is listed in this catalogue as a single formulation.

Azilect

Parkinson's Disease

1mg

Rasagiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. It blocks the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain, helping messages between nerve cells last longer.

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Key points

  • Rasagiline is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor used in Parkinson’s disease.
  • It is listed in this catalogue as a 1 mg tablet.
  • Rasagiline may interact with other medicines.

How rasagiline works

Rasagiline works by blocking an enzyme called monoamine oxidase in the brain. This enzyme normally breaks down dopamine, a chemical involved in coordinating movement. By slowing its breakdown, rasagiline may ease the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s Disease, which is listed under neurology Neurology.

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