Emsam
Selegiline transdermal patch for major depressive disorder. Because it is a patch, the medicine is absorbed gradually through the skin.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Selegiline
- Route
- Transdermal use
- Form
- Transdermal Patch
- Strengths
- 5mg
This listing uses Emsam as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Emsam vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Emsam details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- selegiline
- Therapeutic class
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- parkinson's disease
- Minor side effects
- application site reaction; headache; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; dry mouth; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Transdermal Patch
- Administration route
- Transdermal 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
- Antidepressants; Sympathomimetics; Tyramine-rich foods
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Contraindications
pheochromocytoma; concurrent use of other antidepressants; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
hypertensive crisis, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Selegiline transdermal patch for major depressive disorder. Because it is a patch, the medicine is absorbed gradually through the skin.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits central MAO-A and MAO-B enzymes, raising concentrations of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Emsam 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.