How much does Azilect cost?
Azilect has been approved by the FDA for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Azilect is administered in tablet form. Azilect Patient Assistance Program, a patient assistance program provided by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, offers Azilect at no cost to those who are eligible for the program.
What is the Azilect Patient Assistance Program?
Azilect Patient Assistance Program, a patient assistance program provided by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, offers Azilect at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:
What is Azilect (rasagiline)?
Azilect (rasagiline) is a member of the dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents drug class and is commonly used for Parkinson's Disease. The cost for Azilect oral tablet 0.5 mg is around $960 for a supply of 30 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit.
What are the benefits of Azilect?
Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty moving. It can also help reduce the amount of "off" time (periods of slow movement or stiffness).
Is Azilect and rasagiline the same?
Drug details The active drug in Azilect is rasagiline. Azilect belongs to a drug class known as monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors, which are also known as MAOIs.
What is Azilect?
Azilect (rasagiline) is a monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitor used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Azilect is sometimes used with another drug called levodopa.
Does AstraZeneca have a patient assistance program?
Patient Assistance Program AZ&Me™ is designed to help qualifying people without insurance and those on Medicare who are having trouble affording their AstraZeneca medications.
What happens when you stop taking Azilect?
Do not stop taking rasagiline without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually. If you suddenly stop taking rasagiline, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as a fever; muscle stiffness; unsteadiness, wobbliness, or lack of coordination; or changes in consciousness.
Does Azilect Slow Progression Parkinson's?
In early Parkinson's disease, Azilect can be used as single drug therapy to slow progression of symptoms. In more advanced Parkinson's disease, it can be used as an adjunct with levodopa to improve performance with motor skills and activities of daily living.
Does Azilect stop tremors?
Azilect works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. Azilect is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control).
What foods should be avoided when taking Azilect?
Those taking monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors such as Azilect (rasagiline) or Eldepryl (selegeline) should avoid foods containing tyramine (including cured, fermented or air-dried meats or fish, aged cheeses, fermented cabbage, soybean products, and red wine and tap beer) because they could lead to high blood ...
Can Azilect cause high blood pressure?
Rasagiline (Azilect) can also make you more sensitive to tyramine, a substance in your body that can raise your blood pressure. Eating food that's very high in tyramine (more than 150 mg) while taking this medication can lead to dangerously high blood pressure that might require emergency medical treatment.
What is the 360 support program?
About Access 360 The AstraZeneca Access 360™ program provides personal support to help streamline access and reimbursement for select AstraZeneca medicines.
How can I get a free inhaler?
Prescription assistance programs (PAPs) are designed to provide inhalers and other asthma drugs free of charge or at a highly discounted price to lower-income individuals and families. Copay assistance programs (CAPs) cover a portion of drug copay costs for people with health insurance.
How do I get free prescriptions in Canada?
Under the Canada Health Act, prescription drugs administered in Canadian hospitals are provided at no cost to the patient. Outside of the hospital setting, provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the administration of their own publicly-funded drug plans.
What does rasagiline do for Parkinson's?
Rasagiline inhibits striatal dopamine metabolism, thereby providing relief from motor symptoms of PD. It may be dosed once daily and, unlike selegiline, it is metabolized to non-amphetamine compounds. In a large clinical trial, rasagiline has proved effective, safe, and well tolerated in early PD as monotherapy.
What foods should be avoided when taking Azilect?
Those taking monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors such as Azilect (rasagiline) or Eldepryl (selegeline) should avoid foods containing tyramine (including cured, fermented or air-dried meats or fish, aged cheeses, fermented cabbage, soybean products, and red wine and tap beer) because they could lead to high blood ...
What is the best time of day to take rasagiline?
Take one tablet a day. Try to take the tablets at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take them. You can take the tablets before or after meals.
Does Azilect stop tremors?
Azilect works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. Azilect is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control).
What is azilect used for?
Azilect (rasagiline) is a member of the dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents drug class and is commonly used for Parkinson's Disease.
What is a patient assistance program?
Patient assistance programs (PAPs) are usually sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and provide free or discounted medicines to low income or uninsured and under-insured people who meet specific guidelines. Eligibility requirements vary for each program.
Is Azilect a generic?
Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Azilect is available, see rasagiline prices. This Azilect price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
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