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Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's

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Composition

SELEGILINE-10MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of antiparkinson drugs called monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder that affects movement. It causes stiffness, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination and balance. In Parkinson’s patients, there is a decrease in dopamine (a chemical messenger that is important for movement control) levels as the nerve cells that produce dopamine begin to die.

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's contains Selegiline that works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase-B that naturally breaks down dopamine. Thereby, increases the level of dopamine and restores its level in the brain thereby improving the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Take Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience a sore mouth, swollen gums, loss of balance, difficulty in controlling movements, headache, dizziness, nausea, sleep disorders, mouth ulcers or constipation. Most of these side effects of Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children. If you are about to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's as it may interact with certain medicines used as a part of general anaesthesia. Avoid taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's if you have stomach or duodenal ulcers, angina (chest pain), high blood pressure, major heart or blood vessel problems, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), fast or irregular heartbeat, narrow-angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), prostatic adenoma (tumour of prostate gland), schizophrenia, advanced dementia (loss of memory and other thinking abilities). If you have sleep problems, anxiety, a history of stomach ulcers, kidney or liver problems, any unusual urges like excessive gambling or increased sexual behaviour, inform your doctor before taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's.

Uses of Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's

Parkinson’s disease

Medicinal Benefits

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is an antiparkinson agent that is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. In Parkinson’s patients, the nerve cells that produce dopamine (a chemical messenger that is important for movement control) begin to die. So, there is a decrease in dopamine levels. Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the action of the monoamine oxidase-B enzyme that naturally breaks down dopamine. Thereby, increases dopamine in the brain and restores its levels. Thus, it improves the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's can be used alone or in combination with other medicines such as levodopa to reduce uncontrolled movements.

Directions for Use

Take Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's

  • Sore mouth
  • Swollen gums
  • Loss of balance
  • Difficulty in controlling movements
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Sleep disorders
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Constipation

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children. If you are about to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's as it may interact with certain medicines used as a part of general anaesthesia. Avoid taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's if you have stomach or duodenal ulcers, angina (chest pain), high blood pressure, major heart or blood vessel problems, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), fast or irregular heartbeat, narrow-angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), prostatic adenoma (tumour of the prostate gland), schizophrenia, advanced dementia (loss of memory and other thinking abilities). If you have sleep problems, anxiety, a history of stomach ulcers, kidney or liver problems, unusual urges like excessive gambling or increased sexual behaviour, inform your doctor before taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's may have interaction with other antiparkinson’s drugs (rasagiline, levodopa, dopamine, amantadine), antidepressants (escitalopram, citalopram, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, paroxetine, protriptyline, amitriptyline, duloxetine), opioid pain killers (pethidine, tramadol, codeine, meperidine), antibiotic (linezolid), medicines for migraine (naratriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, rizatriptan), medicines used to treat heart problems (digitalis), drugs used to treat ovarian cancer (altretamine), antianxiety drug (clonazepam), pain reliever (ibuprofen).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of tyramine-rich foods such as broad beans, Bovril,  mature cheese, fermented soya bean products, or yeast extracts with Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause severe high blood pressure leading to stroke, heart attack, or chest pain. Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's may interact with proteins in the food. Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's if you have stomach or duodenal ulcers, angina (chest pain), high blood pressure, major heart or blood vessel problems, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), fast or irregular heartbeat, narrow-angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), prostatic adenoma (tumor of the prostate gland), schizophrenia, advanced dementia (loss of memory and other thinking abilities). If you have sleep problems, anxiety, a history of stomach ulcers, or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RASAGILINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • DOPAMINE
  • AMANTADINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • CITALOPRAM
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • PROTRIPTYLINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • PETHIDINE
  • TRAMADOL
  • CODEINE
  • MEPERIDINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • ZOLMITRIPTAN
  • RIZATRIPTAN
  • DIGITALIS
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NARATRIPTAN
  • ALTRETAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of tyramine rich foods such as broad beans, Bovril, mature cheese, fermented soya bean products or yeast extracts.
  • Eat more fibre rich foods to ease constipation.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid headaches due to dehydration.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

  • Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's may cause abnormalities in certain laboratory test results such as liver function tests and blood tests. Therefore, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are on treatment with Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's before undergoing any tests.
  • Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's should not be used at daily doses of more than 2.5 mg/day due to the risks associated with a change in the amount of chemical messenger in the brain called a neurotransmitter. 
  • Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is contraindicated for use with medicine containing meperidine, as serious reactions have been experienced in patients taking both medications together. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parkinson’s disease: It is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement due to nerve cell damage in the brain which decreases the levels of dopamine and leads to symptoms such as stiffness, tremor in one hand, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination, and balance. This condition can last for many years or life-long. Treatment with medicines along with physiotherapy may help to control the symptoms and provide a quality life for as long as possible.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - SEL0040

FAQs

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's contains Selegiline, an antiparkinson agent that works by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase-B enzyme that naturally breaks down dopamine. Thereby, increases dopamine in the brain and restores its levels. Thus, improves the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
You recommend avoiding tyramine rich foods such as broad beans, Bovril, mature cheese, fermented soya bean products or yeast extracts as it may cause severe high blood pressure.
Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's may cause low blood pressure in some patients, especially while standing up suddenly from a sitting or lying down position and cause symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, nausea or fainting. Hence, to avoid orthostatic hypotension, you are recommended to get up slowly after lying down or sitting.
Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for glaucoma (damage of optic nerve that is essential for good vision) patients as it may increase the fluid pressure inside the eye. However, regular monitoring of pressure in the eyes is recommended while on treatment with Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's.
You are recommended to avoid taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's with escitalopram as it may lead to a severe condition called ‘serotonin syndrome’ and cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, hallucination, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasm or stiffness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's with other medicines.
No, Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's does not cure Parkinson’s disease. Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is only used to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's should not be used with pain killers like meperidine, tramadol, methadone, propoxyphene and cough syrups containing dextromethorphan. Using together can cause severe side effects and can worsen your present condition.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug and is usually not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant as Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. However, please consult a doctor before taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or dizziness and make you fall asleep suddenly. It is an offence to drive if Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Selgin 10 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and efficacy were not established.

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