Manufacturer: Themis Medicare Ltd
Salt Composition : Selegiline(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Eldepryl 10mg Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles, and a high fever.
Some common side effects of this medicine include joint pain, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities, especially lower limbs), influenza or cold-like symptoms, depression, dyspepsia (indigestion), and cough.
It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You should undergo periodic examinations to detect skin cancer while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of developing cancer. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, hallucinations, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Selegiline is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is distributed rapidly into the tissues, including the brain. It is the L-form of selegiline that is an active MAO-B inhibitor, the D-(+)-form being 25 times less active.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Eldepryl
Joint pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Peripheral edema
Flu-like symptoms
Depression
Indigestion
Cough
Selegiline hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to this drug. Selegiline hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated for use with meperidine (DEMEROL ® & other trade names). This contraindication is often extended to other opioids.
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eldepryl 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
This medication is approved as an adjunct treatment for patients with Parkinson disease. ...
In its transdermal patch formulation, this drug is approved for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.
Selegiline may cause a condition called serotonin syndrome when used together with certain MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine, rasagiline, tranylcypromine) and medicines to treat depression (eg, amitriptyline, doxepin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, Elavil®, Luvox®, Pamelor®, Paxil®, Prozac .
Do not chew, crush or break it. Eldepryl 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Eldepryl 10mg Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
It should preferably be taken with breakfast or lunch as taking it late in the day may cause trouble sleeping.
It can an make you dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you suddenly stand up from sitting or laying down. Thus get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
Avoid eating foods high in tyramine (eg. aged cheeses, air-dried meats, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wines) while taking Eldepryl 10mg Tablet, since it can cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.
Don't stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor, since it can be dangerous.
Parkinson's disease can increase your risk for skin cancer. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual growth or bumps on your skin.
Let your doctor know if you are also taking medicines for depression or mood disorders.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eldepryl 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Eldepryl 10mg Tablet safe?
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor
Q. Is Eldepryl 10mg Tablet a stimulant?
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc
Q. Is Eldepryl 10mg Tablet addictive?
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet is not addictive
Q. Does Eldepryl 10mg Tablet need to be tapered?
Eldepryl 10mg Tablet needs to be tapered and should not be suddenly stopped as it may cause fever, sweating, stiff muscles, and loss of consciousness if abruptly discontinued
