How is Selegiline Oral Route dosed?
Selegiline oral route is usually dosed based on the individual's medical condition, age, and response to treatment. The available dosage forms of selegiline oral route are tablet, disintegrating tablet, and capsule. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional for specific dosage information.
What is the dosage form of Selegiline Oral Route?
The available dosage forms of selegiline oral route are tablet, disintegrating tablet, and capsule.
What medications are contraindication with Selegiline Oral Route?
Selegiline should not be taken with narcotic pain medicines or MAO inhibitors (including isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, Marplan, Nardil, Parnate, Zyvox) within the past 14 days. Additionally, avoid taking cyclobenzaprine, dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Pediacare), propoxyphene (Darvon), and St. John's wort while using selegiline, as these combinations can lead to unwanted effects. Consult with your doctor before taking any other medications, as some medicines for depression (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, Elavil, Luvox, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, or Zoloft) may cause a condition called serotonin syndrome when used with selegiline and certain MAO inhibitors.
How is Selegiline Oral Route administered?
Selegiline oral route can be administered as tablet, disintegrating tablet, or capsule. It is best to take the capsules or tablets in the morning during breakfast and lunch. For the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before handling the tablet. Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it. Remove the tablet from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out. Do not push the tablet through the foil, break or split the tablet. Place the tablet on the top of your tongue, where it will melt quickly. Avoid eating food or drinking liquids for 5 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It is best to take this medicine before breakfast.