Selegiline

What Are The Uses Of Selegiline?

Selegiline is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease like stiffness, unsteadiness, tremor (shaking), slowed movement.
• Major depressive disorder (depression)

It is usually given in a combination of other medicines like levodopa and carbidopa.

What Are The Side Effects Of Selegiline?

Some common side effects that may be caused by the administration of selegiline are:

• Nausea, diarrhea
• Insomnia, confusion
• Hallucinations
• Increased involuntary movements
• Agitation, hypertension

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Selegiline?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug selegiline or any other allergies.
• Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor)
• Stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure
• Liver disease, bleeding problems
• Peptic ulcer, headache (severe or frequently occurring)
• Diabetes, hypertension

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, hyperthyroidism