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Rasagiline 1 mg/1

Rasagiline · TABLET · Chartwell RX, LLC

3 Recalls on Record
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Rasagiline is a tablet containing rasagiline at 1 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Chartwell RX, LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Rasagiline
Generic Name
Rasagiline
NDC Code (Product)
62135-677
Manufacturer
Chartwell RX, LLC
Strength
1 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA201892
Marketing Start
07/27/2018

Recall History

3 Recalls on Record
Class II07/02/2013

Aidapak Services, LLC

Labeling:Label Mixup; RASAGILINE MESYLATE, Tablet, 0.5 mg may be potentially mislabeled as OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID, Capsule, 1000 mg, NDC 40985022921, Pedigree: W002690, EXP: 6/5/2014.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II12/28/2022

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

Presence of Foreign Substance- A complaint was received of black spots/shiny metallic speck on the tablets.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II08/02/2023

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

Failed dissolution specifications - results obtained were below spec average.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

hallucination422 reports
fall409 reports
drug ineffective335 reports
dyskinesia313 reports
death277 reports
dizziness257 reports
tremor244 reports
parkinson^s disease242 reports
constipation218 reports
gait disturbance217 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Rasagiline tablets are indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). Rasagiline Tablets, a monoamine oxidase (MAO)-B inhibitor (MAOI), is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Monotherapy: Rasagiline Tablets 1 mg once daily (2.1) As adjunct without levodopa: Rasagiline Tablets 1 mg once daily (2.1) As adjunct to levodopa: Rasagiline Tablets 0.5 mg once daily. Increase dose to 1 mg daily as needed for sufficient clinical response (2.1) Patients taking ciprofloxacin or other CYP1A2 inhibitors: Rasagiline Tablets 0.5 mg once daily (2.2, 5.4) Patients with mild hepatic impairment: Rasagiline Tablets 0.5 mg once daily. Rasagiline Tablets should not be used in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (2.3, 5.5) 2.1 General Dosing Recommendations When rasagiline tablets are prescribed as monotherapy or as adjunct therapy in patients not taking levodopa, patients may start rasagiline tablets at the recommended dose of 1 mg administered orally once daily. In patients taking levodopa, with or without other PD drugs (e.g., dopamine agonist, amantadine, anticholinergics), the recommended initial dose of rasagiline tablet is 0.5 mg once daily. If the patient tolerates the daily 0.5 mg dose, but a sufficient clinical response is not achieved, the dose may be increased to 1 mg once daily. When rasagiline tablets are used in combin

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Rasagiline is contraindicated for use with meperidine, tramadol, methadone, propoxyphene and MAO inhibitors (MAOIs), including other selective MAO-B inhibitors, because of risk of serotonin syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of rasagiline and initiation of treatment with these medications. Rasagiline is contraindicated for use with St. John's wort and with cyclobenzaprine. Rasagiline is contraindicated for use with dextromethorphan because of risk of episode of psychosis or bizarre behavior. Concomitant use of meperidine, tramadol, methadone, propoxyphene dextromethorphan, St. John's wort, cyclobenzaprine, or another (selective or non-selective) MAO inhibitor ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Meperidine: Risk of serotonin syndrome (4, 7.1) Dextromethorphan: Risk of psychosis or bizarre behavior (4, 7.2) MAO inhibitors: Risk of non-selective MAO inhibition and hypertensive crisis (4, 7.3) 7.1 Meperidine Serious, sometimes fatal reactions have been precipitated with concomitant use of meperidine (e.g., Demerol and other tradenames) and MAO inhibitors including selective MAO-B inhibitors [see Contraindications (4)] . 7.2 Dextromethorphan The concomitant use of rasagiline tablets and dextromethorphan was not allowed in clinical studies. The combination of MAO inhibitors and dextromethorphan has been reported to cause brief episodes of psychosis or bizarre behavior. Therefore, in view of rasagiline's MAO inhibitory activity, dextromethorphan is contraindicated for use with rasagiline tablets [see Contraindications (4)] . 7.3 MAO Inhibitors Rasagiline tablets are contraindicated for use with other MAO inhibitors because of the increased risk of nonselective MAO inhibition that may lead to a hypertensive crisis [see Contraindications (4)] . 7.4 Sympathomimetic Medications The concomitant use of rasagiline tablets and sympathomimetic medications was not allo

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in more detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of the label: Hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Serotonin Syndrome [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Hypotension / Orthostatic Hypotension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Dyskinesia [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Hallucinations / Psychotic-Like Behavior [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Impulse Control /Compulsive Behaviors [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence 3% or greater than placebo): Rasagiline monotherapy: flu syndrome, arthralgia, depression, dyspepsia ( 6.1 ) Rasagiline used as adjunct without levodopa: peripheral edema, fall, arthralgia, cough, and insomnia ( 6.1 ) Rasagiline used as adjunct to levodopa: dyskinesia, accidental injury, weight loss, postural hypotension, vomiting, anorexia, arthralgia, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, rash, abnormal dreams, fall, and te

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rasagiline used for?

Rasagiline contains Rasagiline. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Rasagiline a controlled substance?

Rasagiline is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Rasagiline?

The generic name for Rasagiline is Rasagiline. There are 4 other brand versions of Rasagiline.

What is the NDC code for Rasagiline 1 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Rasagiline 1 mg/1 is 62135-677, listed by Chartwell RX, LLC.