Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Rasalect 0.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Rasalect 0.5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rasalect 0.5 Tablet in conditions like Psychosis, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Rasalect 0.5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Rasalect may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Rasalect, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Rasalect may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Rasalect should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Rasalect on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet on the Liver?
Rasalect has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Rasalect 0.5 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Rasalect for the heart.
Rasalect 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rasalect 0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rasalect 0.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Rasalect 0.5 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rasalect 0.5 Tablet is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Rasalect 0.5 Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rasalect 0.5 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Rasalect 0.5 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rasalect 0.5 Tablet
Consuming Rasalect 0.5 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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