Selgelin 5 mg Tablet

Selgelin 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of selegiline in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian medicine class and is used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, usually as part of a doctor-directed treatment plan. Selgelin 5 mg Tablet is made by D D Pharmaceuticals, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets. Because it is a 5 mg strength, it is a higher-dose tablet that should be used only when a clinician has decided this amount is appropriate.

How it works: Selegiline works by blocking an enzyme called MAO-B, which helps protect dopamine from breaking down too quickly in the brain. By helping dopamine stay available longer, Selgelin 5 mg Tablet can support movement control and reduce Parkinson’s symptoms.

Selgelin 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of selegiline in a single tablet, so it is not a low-starting dose for everyone. A doctor may choose this strength for patients who need the full 5 mg tablet strength, have already been assessed on selegiline, or require a specific dose that fits their treatment plan. The exact schedule can vary, and this strength should be used only as prescribed.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom management
• Help with tremor and stiffness
• Help with slowed movement
• Adjunct treatment with other Parkinson’s medicines

• Take Selgelin 5 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep levels steady.
• Do not change the dose or stop Selgelin 5 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
• Follow any food instructions from your prescriber, especially if you are taking other medicines that affect blood pressure or dopamine.
• If you miss a dose, follow your doctor’s instructions or the pharmacy label rather than doubling up.

Each Selgelin 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of selegiline. How often it is taken depends on your diagnosis, other Parkinson’s medicines, and your doctor’s plan; this strength may be taken once or more than once daily only if prescribed. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount your doctor recommends, because the safe daily limit depends on your treatment combination and medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Selegiline may include:

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping or feeling restless
• Constipation
• Lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable at this 5 mg strength if you are sensitive

• Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, arrhythmia, or a history of stroke.
• This 5 mg strength may cause more stimulant-like effects in some people, including insomnia or jitteriness.
• Avoid alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Selgelin 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not combine with many antidepressants, opioids, or other MAO-inhibiting medicines unless specifically instructed.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription drugs, OTC medicines, and herbal products, including cold remedies and stimulants.
• Follow any dietary restrictions your prescriber gives you, especially if they are concerned about tyramine interactions.

• SSRIs and SNRIs
• Other MAO inhibitors
• Tramadol, meperidine, and other serotonergic pain medicines
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough/cold products
• Stimulants or decongestants such as pseudoephedrine or amphetamines

Store Selgelin 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.