Selegiline Hcl (Selegiline Hcl)
Overview of Selegiline Hcl
Selegiline Hcl is a selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B. Selegiline Hcl is used along with levodopa in the management of Parkinson's disease. It inhibits the breakdown of dopamine in the brain and prolongs the action of Levodopa
Indication of Selegiline Hcl
Selegiline Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Parkinsonism, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's disease or symptomatic parkinsonism.
Contraindication of Selegiline Hcl
Selegiline (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Psychosis,Extrapyramidal disorders,Tardive dyskinesias,Huntington's disease.
Side Effects of Selegiline Hcl
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Selegiline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Palpitation, Abdominal pain, Confusion, Malaise, Weight loss, Anemia, Dyskinesia, Urinary retention.
Precautions of Selegiline Hcl
Selegiline should be used with caution in patients with peptic ulcer and of allergies, especially of drug allergies. Rarely, this can cause headache and increased blood pressure when tyramine containing foods are ingested, consult the doctor about the use of diet containing tyramine (e.g.meat, fish, pickle, liver, dry sausage, meat prepared with tenderizer, yogurt, cheese, beverages, cheery, excessive amounts of caffeine, bananas, figs, raisins, broad beans, soy sauce, chocolate). Caution regarding food should be continued at least 2 weeks after discontinuing use of this drug. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.