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Selegiline

Selegiline (Emsam) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor used in two listed tablet products, Emsam and Eldepryl, for major depressive disorder and Parkinson’s disease.

Emsam

Major Depressive Disorder

5mg

Selegiline transdermal patch for major depressive disorder. Because it is a patch, the medicine is absorbed gradually through the skin.

From$2.42/ tabletView

Eldepryl

Parkinson's Disease

5mg · 10mg

Selegiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. They are usually taken with levodopa to prolong its benefit.

From$0.63/ tabletView

Key points

  • Different uses by brand: Emsam is listed for major depressive disorder, while Eldepryl is listed for Parkinson’s disease.
  • Listed strengths: Emsam is shown at 5 mg; Eldepryl is shown at 5 mg and 10 mg.
  • Shared originator: Both listings name Somerset Pharmaceuticals as the originator.

How Selegiline works

Selegiline is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down certain chemical messengers; reducing its activity changes how they are handled in the brain. In product searches, selegiline identifies the ingredient rather than either brand.

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