Ragil 0.5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ragil 0.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Ragil 0.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ragil 0.5 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ragil 0.5 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ragil 0.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ragil 0.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ragil 0.5 is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Ragil 0.5 0.5mg Tablet
Introduction
Ragil 0.5 is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps to provide better control of body movements and prevents excessive shaking and stiffness. It increases the concentration of a chemical in the brain called dopamine that plays a major...
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Uses of Ragil 0.5
Parkinson's disease
Side effects of Ragil 0.5
Common
Joint pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Indigestion
Flu-like symptoms
Depression
Cough
Peripheral edema
How to use Ragil 0.5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ragil 0.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ragil 0.5 works
Ragil 0.5 works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Ragil 0.5 to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
It can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ragil 0.5 can make you very sleepy.
Ragil 0.5 can make you dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you suddenly stand up from sitting or laying down.
Let your doctor know if you are also taking medicines for depression or mood disorders.
Do not stop taking Ragil 0.5 suddenly. Sudden stopping may cause confusion, stiff muscles and a high fever.
As a precaution, foods high in tyramine (e.g. aged cheeses, air-dried meat, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wine) should be avoided when ...
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Brief Description
Indication
Parkinson Disease
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Avoid tyramine-rich foods, beverages or dietary supplements & amines (from cough/cold prep).
Adult Dose
Parkinson Disease
Monotherapy: 1 mg PO qDay
Adjunct without levodopa: 1 mg PO qDay
Adjunct to levodopa: 0.5 mg PO qDay initially, may increase to 1...
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Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment required for mild-to-moderate; not studied in severe
Contraindication
Severe hepatic impairment. Concomitant use w/ other MAOIs and pethidine w/in 14 days after discontinuation of therapy; St John's wort.
Mode of Action
Rasagiline is a potent, irreversible monoamine oxidase (MAO)-B selective inhibitor which may cause an increase in extracellular levels of dopamine in ...
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Precaution
May cause hypertension (including severe hypertensive syndromes) at recommended doses
May exacerbate hypertension; antihypertensive drugs may require...
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