Eldepryl
Selegiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. They are usually taken with levodopa to prolong its benefit.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Selegiline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
This listing uses Eldepryl as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Eldepryl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Eldepryl details
- Condition
- Parkinson's Disease
- Alternative names
- selegiline hydrochloride
- Therapeutic class
- Monoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiparkinsonian Agent
- Contraindications
- pheochromocytoma; concurrent use of meperidine or tramadol; hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; joint pain
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; dizziness; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Somerset Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Tramadol; Citalopram
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Potential developmental toxicity. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; hypertensive crisis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Selegiline tablets for Parkinson's disease. They are usually taken with levodopa to prolong its benefit.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits central MAO-B, preventing synaptic dopamine degradation and prolonging endogenous motor neurotransmission.
What you will receive
Eldepryl is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Selegiline, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.