Drug reference
rasagiline
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Parkinsonian Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, selective Type-B; inhibits dopamine depletion in striatal region of the brain, which in turn reduces symptomatic motor deficits of Parkinson's disease
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dyskinesia
- Weight loss
- Dystonia
- Postural hypotension
Known interactions (10)
- atomoxetine + rasagiline Contraindicated
- brimonidine + rasagiline Contraindicated
- bupropion + rasagiline Contraindicated
- bupropion-naltrexone + rasagiline Contraindicated
- desvenlafaxine + rasagiline Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + rasagiline Contraindicated
- dextromethorphan + rasagiline Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + rasagiline Contraindicated
- cyproheptadine + rasagiline Major
- fentanyl + rasagiline Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is rasagiline?
rasagiline belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does rasagiline work?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor, selective Type-B; inhibits dopamine depletion in striatal region of the brain, which in turn reduces symptomatic motor deficits of Parkinson's disease
What are the common side effects of rasagiline?
Constipation, Headache, Nausea, Dyskinesia, Weight loss, Dystonia, Postural hypotension
Which drugs interact with rasagiline?
atomoxetine, brimonidine, bupropion, bupropion-naltrexone, desvenlafaxine, dextroamphetamine, dextromethorphan, isocarboxazid, cyproheptadine, fentanyl
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