ELEGELIN 5MG TAB

Overview

ELEGELIN 5MG TAB is a Schedule X drug.

ELEGELIN 5MG TAB is composed of: SELEGILINE (5.0 MG)

Selegiline prevents the breakdown of a chemical in your brain called dopamine. Low levels of this chemical are associated with Parkinson’s disease.Selegiline is used together with other medicines to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.Selegiline works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

Usage

SELEGILINE is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s Disease, Depression
SELEGILINE can address symptoms like: Depressed Mood, Legs Difficulty Walking, Loss Of Coordination, Drowsiness, Body Loss Of Movement, Slurred Speech, Urine Leaking (incontinence), Fatigue (tiredness)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

ELEGELIN 5MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for ELEGELIN 5MG TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use selegiline if you are allergic to it, or if you have taken fluoxetine within the past 5 weeks.
• After you stop taking selegiline, you must wait at least 14 days before taking any of the medications.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor’s advice.Selegiline capsules are usually taken twice a day, at breakfast and lunch. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
• The disintegrating tablet form of selegiline  should be taken once a day before breakfast and without any liquid.
• Do not stop taking selegiline suddenly or you may have harmful side effects.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking selegiline.
• Selegiline may impair your thinking or reactions. Some people taking this medicine have fallen asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. You may fall asleep suddenly, even after feeling alert. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SELEGILINE over-dosage can result in: Hallucinations, Head Headache, Eyes Change In Vision, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Irregular Heartbeat, Restless Or Irritability, Dizziness, Weakness (generalized), Body Excessive Sweating, Confusion

Common Side-Effects

SELEGILINE : Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Indigestion, Heartburn, Muscle Cramp, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Mouth Soreness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Easy Bruising, Chest Pain, Decreased Urination, Labored Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Head Headache, Irregular Heartbeat, Restless Or Irritability, Loss Of Appetite, Mood Swings, Nervousness, Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness, Legs Shaking, Hands Shaking, Drowsiness, Mouth Swelling, Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Concentrating, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Back Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness

Serious Side-Effects

SELEGILINE : Blood Pressure, High, Loss Of Balance, Agitation, Hallucinations, Ankles Swelling, Legs Swelling, Difficulty Urinating, Easy Bruising, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

SELEGILINE : Serotonin Syndrome, Pounding Heart (pulse), Stiff Neck, Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Eyes Sensitive To Light

Disease Interactions

SELEGILINE can interfere with: Hypotension, Psychosis, Acute Renal Failure, Hypertension, Acute Liver Failure, Skin Cancer

Technical Classification

SELEGILINE is categorized as:

• DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
• MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ELEGELIN 5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ELEGELIN 5MG TAB	INR 37.32 for 10 TABLETS	SELEGILINE 5.0 MG
JUMEX 5MG TAB	INR 49.26 for 10 TABLETS	SELEGILINE 5.0 MG
SELGIN 5MG TAB	INR 50.5 for 10 TABLETS	SELEGILINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ELDEPRYL 10MG TAB	INR 31.38 for 10 TABLETS	SELEGILINE 10.0 MG
SELEGILINE		SELEGILINE
SELGIN 10MG TAB	INR 46.5 for 10 TABLETS	SELEGILINE 10.0 MG