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Rasagiline

Rasagiline, sold under the brand Azilect, is a medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It is listed in this catalogue as a single formulation.

Medicine containing Rasagiline

Azilect

Parkinson's Disease

1mg

Rasagiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. It blocks the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain, helping messages between nerve cells last longer.

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Key points

  • Rasagiline is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor used in Parkinson’s disease.
  • It is listed in this catalogue as a 1 mg tablet.
  • Rasagiline may interact with other medicines.

How rasagiline works

Rasagiline works by blocking an enzyme called monoamine oxidase in the brain. This enzyme normally breaks down dopamine, a chemical involved in coordinating movement. By slowing its breakdown, rasagiline may ease the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s Disease, which is listed under neurology Neurology.

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