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Brand name: Azilect TM
Active ingredients: rasagiline
What it is used for
AZILECT is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of idiopathic Parkinsons disease (PD) as monotherapy and as adjunct therapy to dopamine agonists or to levodopa.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, round, flat, bevelled tablets, debossed with "GIL" + "1" on one side and plain on the other side.
Food interactions
For the active ingredient rasagiline
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on February 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient rasagiline
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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