Relgin

Description

Why use Relgin (Rasagiline)? 

Relgin, also known as Rasagiline, is a dopamine enhancer medicine.

Rasagiline is often prescribed as a standalone medicine or in combination with other Parkinson’s medicines like Levodopa or Carbidopa. It is a very effective medication used for minimizing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease like shakiness, difficulties in moving, and stiffness. Besides this, it also efficiently treats the ‘off’ time i.e. the time during which slowness of movements or stiffness is experienced.

We can also say that Relgin works for slowing the progress of Parkinson’s.

Uses of Relgin

The role of Rasagiline in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease is vital. Hence, it is prescribed for decreasing the growth of Parkinson’s symptoms & enhances movements by treating off-time.

How to use Relgin?

Please follow your prescription for dosage instructions of Rasagiline.

Relgin is an oral tablet that is to be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Don’t crush, break, or chew it. Rasagiline can be used irrespective of food consumption. Take it at the same time daily for maintaining the effectiveness levels in the body. However, you must limit alcohol or grapefruit juice consumption at least 3 hours before using Relgin else severe impacts may show up.

Missed Dose

In case if you have missed or skipped using Relgin, you may take it as soon as you remember. But, if your next scheduled dosage is near, no need to use Relgin immediately. You may continue with the next scheduled dosage instead.

Overdose

Never overdose or double Relgin dosage. Please use the prescribed dosage only. You should also avoid decreasing Relgin dosage based on self assumptions. Overdosing may cause instant negative impacts on your health. Reducing the dosage may not show expected effectiveness.

How Relgin (Rasagiline) works? 

Rasagiline, the active ingredient of Relgin shoulders the responsibility of its effectiveness. As you consume Relgin, Rasagiline actives as a dopamine enhancer & ensure that dopamine levels are boosted in the brain. When used in combination with Levodopa & Carbidopa, they together work to maintain dopamine levels for the smooth functioning of movements.

Side Effects

Common

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Flu or fever
• Low blood pressure problems
• Decreased appetite
• Indigestion
• Neck pain
• Chest pain
• Stomach pain
• Joint pain
• Flatulence
• Leucopenia
• Conjunctivitis
• Unexpected & continuous weight drop
• Numbness or muscular weakness
• Trouble coordinating muscular movements
• Nightmares
• Extended muscle contractions
• Urgent desires to pee
• Skin irritation or rashes

Rare

• Cardiac arrest
• Strokes
• Blistering rashes

Serious

• Sudden skin changes that take you to cancer
• Behavioural abnormalities like extreme mood swings, obsession, depressive thoughts, urge to spend on shopping, etc.
• Increased sex drive
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Tremor
• Sweating

General Instructions

• Tell your doctor regarding your allergies, surgeries, current medicines, existing diseases, etc before starting to use Relgin.

Warnings & Precautions

• Make sure to use Rasagiline as per your doctor’s instructions. Don’t overdose it, decrease its dosage, or stop using Rasagiline based on self-assumptions.
• Keep a safe gap between your current medicines & Rasagiline consumption. It will help you avoid any negative impacts due to medicinal interactions. Ask your doctor for more on this.

When to NOT use Relgin?

• Avoid using Relgin if you are allergic to its active ingredients or you are seeing its side effects frequently. Talk to your doctor before continuing to use Relgin further.
• Relgin is not for you if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding your child. So, avoid using Relgin during such conditions.
• Please don’t use Relgin if you have ever had heart, kidney, liver, eye problems, etc before disclosing it to your doctor.
• Relgin intake should be carefully done if you are about to drive after taking this Parkinson’s medicine.

Interactions

Your doctor should know if you are taking any medicines currently or have allergies to certain ingredients. Here are the medicines that conflict with Relgin & you should discuss them with your doctor before starting to use Relgin.

• Eye drops
• Nasal & oral decongestants
• Cold medicines with Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine
• 5-Hydroxytryptophan
• Fluoxetine
• Fluvoxamine
• Linezolid
• Anesthetics
• Tapentadol
• Some Antidepressants like SSRI, SSNRI, Tricyclic, or Tetracyclic Antidepressants
• Cough suppressant medication like Dextromethorphan
• Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin used for treating infections

Besides conflicting with the above-mentioned medicines, Relgin may also show negative impacts with certain diseases like:

• Hypotension
• Hypertension
• Psychotic disorders
• Hepatic impairments

Additionally, it also has some negative interactions with certain food items like:

• Caffeine
• Food with Tyramine content like processed cheese, red wine, yogurt, banana, avocados, etc.

Storage Information

• Relgin should be ideally stored at normal room temperature – 15 to 30 Degrees Celsius
• Keep it out of reach of children
• Watch out expiry date before buying Relgin

FAQs

1) Is Relgin safe?

Relgin is safe to use for as long as you are following your doctor’s prescription and abiding by the care instructions.

2) Does smoking or drinking habits affect Relgin?

Smoking or drinking alcohol should be strictly avoided for as long as you are undergoing treatment with Relgin for Parkinson’s disease.

3) Should I use Relgin alone or take it with Levodopa & Carbidopa?

Only your doctor can guide you on whether you should use Relgin alone or take it in combination with Levodopa or Carbidopa. Don’t make decisions on your own. Ask your doctor & use Relgin accordingly.

4) Which medicines are safe to use with Rasagiline?

We have mentioned a list of conflicting medicines with Rasagiline. If your current medicine doesn’t belong to this list, you may consider it safe to use along with Rasagiline. However, don’t forget to discuss it with your doctor to avoid any severe negative impacts later.

5) Is Rasagiline addictive?

Rasagiline hasn’t shown any addictive properties in patients using this medicine for months or over a year. If you have any doubts regarding this, you may get them clear with your doctor.