Selgelin 5mg 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.

Selgelin 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Selgelin 5mg Tablet may be taken alone in the early stages of the condition, delaying the need for the addition of other medicines or with other medicines to reduce the features in later course of the disease

Uses of Selgelin Tablet

Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Selgelin Tablet

In Parkinson's disease

Selgelin 5mg Tablet relieves symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in the coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Side effects of Selgelin Tablet

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 of Selgelin

Joint pain
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Peripheral edema
Flu-like symptoms
Depression
Indigestion
Cough

How to use Selgelin 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. Selgelin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Selgelin 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Selgelin 5mg 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Selgelin 5mg 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

UNSAFE

Selgelin 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Selgelin 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Selgelin 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Selgelin 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Selgelin 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Selgelin 5mg Tablet

₹6.55/Tablet

Selgin Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹7.15/tablet

9% costlier

Elegelin 5mg Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹3.55/tablet

46% cheaper

Jumex 5mg Tablet

Sanofi India Ltd

₹4.93/tablet

25% cheaper

Jumax 5mg Tablet

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹3.69/tablet

44% cheaper

Selerin 5mg Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹3.25/tablet

50% cheaper

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Selgelin 5mg 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 Selgelin 5mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amphetamines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

MAO-B Inhibitors

Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months

Parkinson's disease for 25 yrs. Taking allopathy Suggestions needed

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Kindly consult to any good Ayuvedic Panchkarma center. Panchkarma therapy will give you some result .

My father has parkinson's disease from last 12 year. In last 2012 he got severe pneumonia and has been admitted in AIIMS .He was treated with various antibiotics.he came out but got bed ridden after that.From last few year he just sit on his own. he is currently taking bexol 1mg three times, syndopa 125 plus 3 times, ropark XL 3 times.now from few year he got hallucination and cound not sleep in night and constantly talking in night(Some Nights not always).During his stay in AIIMS Dr. prescribed quetiapine 12.5 mg which he is not currently taking.please advice some medicien so that he atleast can sleep at night.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Start Oleanz 2.5 mg at nite

FAQs

Is Selgelin 5mg Tablet safe?

Selgelin 5mg Tablet is safe if used at doses and for duration advised by your doctor

Is Selgelin 5mg Tablet a stimulant?

Selgelin 5mg Tablet can stimulate the brain to cause mood changes, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances etc

Is Selgelin 5mg Tablet addictive?

Selgelin 5mg Tablet is not addictive

Does Selgelin 5mg Tablet need to be tapered?

Selgelin 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

Is Selgelin 5mg Tablet neuroprotective?

Selgelin 5mg Tablet is neuroprotective as it slows the progression of Parkinson's disease

Does Selgelin 5mg Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain?

Selgelin 5mg Tablet causes weight loss.

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