Selgin Tablet
Manufacturer:
intas pharmaceuticals ltd
Salt Composition: Selegiline (5mg)
Action Class: Monoamine Oxidase-B (MAO-B) Inhibitors
Uses
Treatment of Parkinson's disease
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Product Description
Selgin Tablet is a medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps to provide better control of body movements and prevents excessive shaking and stiffness. Selgin Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can result in confusion, stiff muscles, and a high fever.Some common side effects of this medicine include joint pain, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities, especially lower limbs), influenza or cold-like symptoms, depression, dyspepsia (indigestion), and cough.It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You should undergo periodic examinations to detect skin cancer while taking this medicine as it increases the risk of developing cancer. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, hallucinations, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.
Key Benefits
In Treatment of Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with movement and balance. Selgin Tablet is used along with other medicines to help control these symptoms. It improves movement, reduces stiffness, and helps make daily activities easier, supporting a better quality of life.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Vertigo
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Slow heart rate
Muscle cramp
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Rash
Pharyngitis
Sinus inflammation
Confusion
Hallucination
Headache
Mouth ulcer
Movement disorder
Joint pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Vomiting
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Increased liver enzymes
Common Side Effects :
Vertigo
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Slow heart rate
Muscle cramp
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Rash
Pharyngitis
Sinus inflammation
Confusion
Hallucination
Headache
Mouth ulcer
Movement disorder
Joint pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Vomiting
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Increased liver enzymes
How To Use
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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
Selgin Tablet works by increasing the amount of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Alternate Brands
No alternate brands found for this medicine.
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Selgin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Selgin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Selgin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Selgin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Selgin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Selgin Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver:
Selgin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Selgin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Selgin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Selgin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Selgin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Selgin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Selgin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Selgin Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver:
Selgin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Selgin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Selgin 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 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.
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 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.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Selgin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.