Selerin
Composition for Selerin Products
Selerin Products are primarily used for
Parkinson's diseaseProducts for Selerin
Selerin 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹30.47
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About Selerin Products
Selerin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Selerin are Constipation, Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vomiting, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Confusion, Hallucination, Headache, Vertigo, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Slow heart rate, Muscle cramp, Fatigue, Breathlessness, Rash, Pharyngitis, Sinus inflammation, Mouth ulcer, Movement disorder, Increased liver enzymes.
How Selerin Products work
Selegiline works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
In Depth Information for Selerin Products
- You have been prescribed Selerin 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 Selerin, 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.
Patient Concerns about Selerin Products
Frequently asked questions about Selerin Products
Q. Is Selerin 5mg Tablet safe?
Selerin 5mg Tablet is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor
Q. Is Selerin 5mg Tablet a stimulant?
Selerin 5mg Tablet can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc
Q. Is Selerin 5mg Tablet addictive?
Selerin 5mg Tablet 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 Selerin 5mg Tablet need to be tapered?
Selerin 5mg Tablet 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 Selerin 5mg Tablet neuroprotective?
Selerin 5mg Tablet is neuroprotective as it slows the progression of Parkinson's disease
Q. Does Selerin 5mg Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain?
Selerin 5mg Tablet causes weight loss.