| Drug Name: | Rasagiline |
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| Drug Class: | Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Selective and irreversible inhibitor of MAO-B enzyme
- Increases dopamine levels in the brain
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| Use: | - Treatment of Parkinson's disease
- May be used alone or in combination with other Parkinson's medications
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Orthostatic hypotension
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| Contraindications: | - Concomitant use with other MAOIs
- Use with meperidine or other opioids
- Severe hepatic impairment
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