Rasipar 1mg Tablet

Quick info

Rasipar 1mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease, helping to control body movements and prevent excessive shaking and stiffness. Rasipar 1mg Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles, and a high fever. Some common side effects of this medicine include joint pain, insomnia, dyspepsia, influenza or cold-like symptoms, depression, cough, and peripheral edema. It can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Periodic examinations to detect skin cancer are recommended while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of developing cancer. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, hallucinations, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

How it works

Rasipar 1mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

Direction of use

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. Rasipar 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Rasipar 1mg Tablet 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 Rasipar 1mg Tablet can make you very sleepy.
• Rasipar 1mg Tablet 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 Rasipar 1mg Tablet 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 taking Rasipar 1mg Tablet as it may cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.

Side Effects

• Joint pain
• Insomnia
• Dyspepsia
• Influenza or cold-like symptoms
• Depression
• Cough
• Peripheral edema