What is a Generic Drug?
A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Azilect (Rasagalin)
Azilect (Rasagalin)
Generic Equivalent - Azilect (Rasagalin)
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Description
Information about azilect medication
Azilect (Rasagiline)
Azilect is a new medication which is used to treat Parkinson's disease either as monotherapy (by itself) or in addition to levodopa therapy. The main advantage of Azilect over medications with similar mechanisms of action such as selegiline is that Azilect breaks down and is eliminated in the body without producing any undesirable metabolites.
You can currently buy Azilect online from Canada Pharmacy and have it delivered directly to you.Directions
Take the medication through the mouth as per directed by your physician. Do not change the amount or duration of dosage as it may prove harmful.
Ingredients
Azilect generic contains rasagiline mesylate. It also includes some inactive ingredients such as:
- Mannitol
- Starch
- Pregelatinized starch
- Colloidal silicon dioxide
- Stearic acid
- Talc
Cautions
Azilect is generally well tolerated. However, all medications can potentially have side effects. Some side effects that appeared in clinical trials with rasagiline include: headache, flu-like symptoms, malaise, neck pain, stomach irritation, depression, conjunctivitis, postural hypotension, constipation, vomiting, weight loss, joint pain, abdominal pain, and dyskinesia. This is not a complete list, but a list of some of the more common side effects reported. What about rasagiline in pregnancy? There are no documented studies regarding the use of rasagiline in pregnancy or in breast-feeding mothers.
Patients taking MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors or pethidine should not take rasagiline (Azilect). There should be a minimum of 14 days from the stoppage of rasagiline and the beginning of treatment with MAO inhibitors or pethidine.
Rasagiline should not be administered at the same time as fluoxetine or fluvoxamine. Use of rasagiline with any other antidepressants should be approached with caution. Dextromethorphan or decongestants such as pseudoephedrine should also be avoided. Because of the manner rasagiline is removed from the body, there may also be interactions with medications such as ciprofloxacin, theophylline, entacapone, and other medications. Before starting rasagiline, patients should inform their prescriber of all medications that they take.Side Effects
Azilect is generally well tolerated. However, all medications can potentially have side effects. Some side effects that appeared in clinical trials with Azilect include:
- A headache
- Flu-like symptoms
- Malaise
- Neck pain
- Stomach irritation
- Depression
- Conjunctivitis
- Postural hypotension
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Joint pain
- Abdominal pain
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 9656
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