Selgin Tablet 5 mg

Selgin Tablet 5 mg contains 5 mg of selegiline in each tablet. It is an anti-Parkinsonian medicine from the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class, used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, usually as part of a doctor-directed treatment plan. Selgin Tablet 5 mg is prescribed to improve movement-related symptoms such as stiffness, slowness, and tremor in certain patients.

How it works: Selegiline helps by blocking monoamine oxidase-B, an enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain. By helping dopamine last longer, the Selgin Tablet 5 mg can support better control of Parkinson’s symptoms.

This 5 mg tablet is a full-strength selegiline tablet, so it is not a starter dose for everyone and should only be used when a doctor has decided this strength is appropriate. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Selgin listed here, Selgin Tablet 5 mg is the exact tablet form your doctor may choose when a standard tablet dose is needed and the patient can take an oral tablet comfortably.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• Adjunct treatment with levodopa/carbidopa
• Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
• Muscle stiffness/rigidity
• Tremor associated with Parkinson’s disease

• Swallow Selgin Tablet 5 mg whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency prescribed; do not change the schedule on your own.
• If your dose is split, follow the prescription label carefully and do not guess the timing.
• Avoid taking it too late in the day if your prescriber tells you it may cause trouble sleeping.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically instructs you to.

Each Selgin Tablet 5 mg provides 5 mg of selegiline per tablet, so the prescribed dose may involve one tablet or more than one tablet per day depending on the treatment plan. The exact dose, how often it is taken, and the maximum daily amount are decided by the doctor based on the patient’s condition, other medicines, and response to therapy.

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

Common side effects of Selegiline may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping
• Abdominal discomfort
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness, especially when standing

• Do not use Selgin Tablet 5 mg with other medicines that can raise serotonin unless a doctor specifically approves it.
• This strength may cause dizziness or low blood pressure, so stand up slowly and be careful when driving or using machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, a history of ulcers, or a seizure disorder.
• Avoid alcohol unless your prescriber says it is safe, because it can worsen dizziness and side effects.
• Report all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products before starting this tablet, especially cold medicines and antidepressants.
• Follow any dietary advice from your doctor; MAOI-related food restrictions may apply depending on your overall treatment plan.
• Contact a clinician right away if you develop severe restlessness, confusion, or signs of a hypertensive reaction.

• SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and other antidepressants
• Meperidine, tramadol, methadone, or other serotonergic pain medicines
• Dextromethorphan-containing cough and cold products
• Sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine
• Other MAO inhibitors or linezolid

Store Selgin Tablet 5 mg at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.