Selegiline Capsules
- Generic Name: Selegiline
- Manufacturer: Various
- Stock: We have to order this item for you from our supplier. This might delay the processing of your order by up to a few days.
Description
Brand name: Eldepryl, Zelapar
Generic name: Selegiline
Drug class: Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Uses:
- Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
- Treatment of depression (at lower doses)
Dosage forms and strengths:
- Oral tablets: 5mg
- Orally disintegrating tablets: 1.25mg, 2.5mg
Dosage:
- Parkinson’s disease: 5mg twice daily (can be increased up to 10mg twice daily)
- Depression: 5mg once daily (can be increased up to 10mg once daily)
Common side effects:
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dry mouth
Serious side effects:
- Increased blood pressure
- Hallucinations
- Confusion
- Agitation
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
Notes:
- Selegiline should not be taken with other MAOIs, as this can result in a dangerous increase in blood pressure.
- Certain foods and medications can also interact with selegiline and cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure, so patients should carefully follow their doctor’s instructions and avoid consuming these substances while taking the medication.
Additional information
| Strength | 5 mg |
|---|---|
| Size | 60 |
| Alphabet | S |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Brand | Selegiline Capsules |
| OTC | No |
| Freezer | No |
| Generic Name | Selegiline |