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Selgin 10mg Tablet

Selegiline (10mg)

₹56.00 ₹65.5015% Off


Product Code: 192172
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Constituents

Selegiline (10mg)

Usage of Selgin 10mg Tablet

Selgin 10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson"s disease.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Joint pain
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Peripheral edema
  • Influenza like symptoms
  • Depression
  • Dyspepsia
  • Cough

Unit

1 Strip of 10 Tablet

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How to use Selgin 10mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Selgin 10 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Selgin 10 mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Selgin 10 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Selgin 10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
As Selgin 10 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or slow your reactions and this may affect your ability to drive.

Selgin 10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Selgin 10 mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Selgin 10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Selgin 10 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Selgin 10 mg Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson"s disease.
  • It should preferably be taken with breakfast or lunch as taking it late in the day may cause trouble sleeping.
  • It can an make you dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you suddenly stand up from sitting or laying down. Thus get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
  • Avoid eating foods high in tyramine (eg. aged cheeses, air-dried meats, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wines) while taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet, since it can cause an unsafe rise in your blood pressure.
  • Don"t stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor, since it can be dangerous.
  • Parkinson"s disease can increase your risk for skin cancer. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual growth or bumps on your skin.
  • Let your doctor know if you are also taking medicines for depression or mood disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Selgin safe?

Selgin is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor

Q. Is Selgin a stimulant?

Selgin can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc

Q. Is Selgin addictive?

Selgin is not addictive

Q. Is selegiline a dopamine agonist?

Selegiline is not a dopamine agonist. It enhances the action of dopamine (either natural dopamine or dopamine obtained from conversion of levodopa) in brain by preventing its breakdown

Q. Does Selgin need to be tapered?

Selgin needs to be tapered and should not be suddenly stopped as it may cause fever, sweating, stiff muscles, and loss of consciousness if abruptly discontinued

Q. Is Selgin neuroprotective?

Selgin is neuroprotective as it slows the progression of Parkinson"s disease

Q. Does Selgin cause weight loss/weight gain?

Selgin causes weight loss.Show moreShow less

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