Eldepryl

Generic Name: Selegiline - Oral

Eldepryl is prescribed to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by preventing the breakdown of dopamine in the brain.
Eldepryl is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, which used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This is a case of the brain that affects motion. People with Parkinson's disease do not have enough nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls movement. These nerve cells produce a substance called dopamine. It is a lack of dopamine which causes problems with movement. Eldepryl tablets keep dopamine around longer, helping with difficulties in movement. Eldepryl has no anti-Parkinson effects of its own and must always be given in combination with levodopa/carbidopa.

Dosage and Direction
Take it orally every day after breakfast and lunch. Do not drink or eat anything for at least 5 minutes after taking a Eldepryl orally disintegrating tablet. The recommended dose for adults is 10 mg per day divided into 2 smaller doses of 5 mg. Note: this instruction presented here just for review. It's very necessary to consult with your doctor before using. It help you to get best results.

Contraindications
Eldepryl is not allowed to people who are hypersensitive to selegiline or other components of the formulation. Do not take Demedrol or such types of narcotic while you are taking Eldepryl. Also do not use Eldepryl if you have used any of the following drugs within the past 14 days: meperidine, propoxyphene, or tramadol ; methadone; cough or cold medicine that contains dextromethorphan; or other MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, rasagiline, or transdermal selegiline.

Side Effects
They may include all types of an allergic reaction. Also the most possible side effects include: confusion, sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, nausea, problems with speech or balance, vomiting, seizure, chest pain and sudden numbness or weakness; feeling light-headed, fainting; hallucinations; feeling restless, agitated, or irritable; twitching muscle movements; painful or difficult urination. Less serious include dizziness, weakness; sleep problems (insomnia); runny or stuffy nose; back pain; constipation; If you experience one of them stop using Eldepryl and tell your doctor as soon as possible. Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.