Brand name: Azilect
Azilect is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) rasagiline. On this page you will find out more about Azilect, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: rasagiline
Information for medicine and pack size:
Azilect 1 mg tablet, 30
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
AZILECT is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of idiopathic Parkinsons disease (PD) as monotherapy (without concomitant levodopa/decarboxylase inhibitor therapy) or as adjunct therapy (with concomitant levodopa/decarboxylase inhibitor therapy).
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | white to off-white, round, flat, bevelled tablets, debossed with "GIL" + "1" on one side and plain on the other side. |
| Dosage Form | Tablet |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
30: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Bottle |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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