Selgin 5 mg Tablet

Selgin 5 mg (Selegiline)

Buy Selgin 5 mg (Selegiline), Selgin (Selegiline) is used to help control the symptoms of Parkinson`s disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) in people who are taking levodopa and carbidopa combination. This medicine may help people with Parkinson`s disease by decreasing the dose of levodopa/carbidopa needed to control symptoms, stopping the effects of levodopa

Uses

Selgin (Selegiline) is used to help control the symptoms of Parkinson`s disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) in people who are taking levodopa and carbidopa combination. This medicine may help people with Parkinson`s disease by decreasing the dose of levodopa/carbidopa needed to control symptoms, stopping the effects of levodopa/carbidopa from wearing off between doses, and increasing the length of time that levodopa/carbidopa will continue to control symptoms.

This medicine is in a group of medications called monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine (a natural substance that is needed to control movement) in the brain. Selegiline is used alone or in combination with levodopa and carbidopa to control the symptoms of Parkinson?s disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance).

How it works

Selegiline belongs to the class of medication called monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor. It prevents the breakdown of a chemical called dopamine (a natural substance that is needed to control movement; also obtained after chemical conversion of levodopa) in the brain. It prolongs the action of levodopa, decreases the dose of levodopa/carbidopa needed to control symptoms, stops the effects of levodopa/carbidopa from wearing off between doses.

Dosage and Administration

Selgin (Selegiline) tablets should be taken orally. Patients may be directed to take this medication twice daily. In order to avoid difficulty sleeping, patients are often directed to take this medication at breakfast and lunchtime. The standard maximum dosage is 5mg twice per day.

Patients should always consult their physician before taking this drug, and never exceed the dosage prescribed to them. If your physician has directed you to take this drug together with another drug to treat Parkinson`s disease, such as levodopa, you may be instructed to decrease your dosage of levodopa after you have been taking selegiline for 2 to 3 days.

Patients should be aware that it may take a few weeks for the full effects and benefits of this drug to be noticed. You should never discontinue taking this drug unless you have been directed to do so by your physician.

Side effects

• Selgin (Selegiline) may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, heartburn or dry mouth. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If they continue or become bothersome, inform your physician. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
• Infrequently, this medication may increase the skin`s sensitivity to sunlight. If this happens to you, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
• Avoid sunlamps. This medication can cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days of therapy. Avoid tasks requiring alertness if you experience these effects.
• Notify your physician promptly if you develop any of the following side effects: severe headache, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, tremors, clumsiness, confusion, involuntary movements (especially of the hands or face), nightmares, hallucinations, difficulty breathing, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Selgin (Selegiline) should not be used with the certain other medicines, as a serious reaction may occur. Inform your physician of all medicine you are taking before the commencement of treatment.

Consult your physician about the need to watch your intake of foods containing tyramine. It is possible consuming tyramine- containing foods while using this medication could cause headache and/or increased blood pressure and could lead to a medical emergency. Tyramine food precautions should be observed for at least 2 weeks after you stop using this medication.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is selegiline safe during pregnancy?
A: Selegiline should only be used if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the baby. Please follow your doctor?s advice regarding its use.

Q: Is selegiline safe during breastfeeding?
A: Selegiline is not safe during breast feeding. It should only be used if no other alternative drug is available. Please follow your doctor?s advice regarding its use.

Q: Is selegiline safe?
A: Selegiline is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor.

Q: Is selegiline a stimulant?
A: Selegiline can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc.

Q: Is selegiline addictive?
A: Selegiline is not addictive.

Q: Is selegiline a dopamine agonist?
A: Selegiline is not a dopamine agonist. It enhances the action of dopamine (either natural dopamine or dopamine obtained from conversion of levodopa) in brain by preventing its breakdown.

Q: Does selegiline need to be tapered?
A: Selegiline 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.

Q: Is selegiline neuroprotective?
A: Selegiline is neuroprotective as it slows the progression of Parkinson?s disease.

Q: Does selegiline cause weight loss/weight gain?
A: Selegiline causes weight loss.