Azilect
Rasagiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. It blocks the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain, helping messages between nerve cells last longer.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Rasagiline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg
This listing uses Azilect as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Azilect vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Azilect details
- Condition
- Parkinson's Disease
- Alternative names
- rasagiline
- Therapeutic class
- Monoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiparkinsonian Agent
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; joint pain
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; insomnia; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antidepressants; Ciprofloxacin; Pseudoephedrine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Limited clinical studies. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Contraindications
pheochromocytoma; hepatic impairment; concurrent use of antidepressant medications
Serious side effects
hypertensive crisis, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Rasagiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. It blocks the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain, helping messages between nerve cells last longer.
Mechanism of action
Selectively and irreversibly binds to MAO-B, preventing synaptic dopamine degradation and prolonging extracellular activity in neural pathways.
What you will receive
Azilect is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Rasagiline, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.