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Drug Name
Emsam (Selegiline)
Drug Uses
Emsam is a medicine used to treat depression.
How Taken
Use Emsam as directed by your doctor.
Emsam download a full glass of water. Emsam can be Accepted and without food. For more information, ask your doctor about how to use correctly. Emsam.
Drug Class and Mechanism:
Emsam is monoaminoksidazy oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Emsam, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Emsam at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Emsam out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings / Precautions
Do not use Emsam if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Emsam;
you are taking fluoxetine or have taken it within the past 5 weeks;
you are taking bupropion, buspirone, cyclobenzaprine, dextromethorphan, meperidine, methadone, a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (eg, atomoxetine), propoxyphene, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (eg, paroxetine), a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (eg, duloxetine, venlafaxine), St. John's wort, a tetracyclic antidepressant (eg, mirtazapine), tramadol, or a tricyclic antidepressant (eg, amitriptyline), or if you have taken any of these medicines within the past 7 days;
you are taking another MAOI (eg, phenelzine), a sympathomimetic, including an amphetamine, a cold product, or certain diet pills or preparations (eg, ephedrine, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine), or sibutramine, or if you have taken any of these medicines within the past 7 days;
you are taking a 5-HT agonist (eg, sumatriptan), apraclonidine, carbamazepine, methylphenidate, oxcarbazepine, or nefazodone;
you will be undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia or will be receiving cocaine or local anesthesia containing sympathomimetic vasoconstrictors;
you have certain adrenal gland problems (eg, pheochromocytoma).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Important:
Emsam can cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects can be even worse if you accept, together with Emsam, alcohol or certain medications. Emsam should be used with caution. Do not drive or perform other tasks, possibly unsafe until you know how you do you leave it to react.
If you are using Emsam, is not in any case not drink alcohol.
Emsam can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, alcohol, exercise, or fever may increase these effects.
Do not stop taking Emsam, suddenly. The risk of side effects in this case can be many times increased if the reception Emsam suddenly stopped. Talk to your doctor before you change your dose or discontinue Emsam.
Children, teenagers and young adults who take Emsam they may be an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and actions. View all information about those patients who appointed course reception Emsam. Contact a doctor immediately if deteriorated, or have unexpected symptoms, such as depressive mood, anxiety, restless, or tantrum behavior, panic attacks, or any unusual changes in mood and behavior of man. Contact your doctor if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.
Avoid any dietary supplements containing tyramine or nonprescription products containing dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, or fenilefrin if you are using the Emsam.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Emsam, before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Admission Emsam must be stopped, at least 10 days before any surgery.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking Emsam, you must wait at least 14 days before the start to take certain other medicines (for example, medications for depression, anxiety, pain, cough, from constipation, weight loss, seizures, or Parkinson's disease; relaxants muscle). Ask your doctor if you do not know where you should start taking new drugs after you sotanovili its process for receiving Emsam.
Pitsienty with diabetes - Emsam can affect your blood sugar level. Check blood sugar levels. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of medication for diabetes.
Possible Side Effects
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; sleeplessness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thinking; changes in sexual ability or desire; chest pain; enlarged pupils; fast, slow , Or irregular heartbeat; increased sweating; memory loss; nausea; neck stiffness or soreness; new or worsening agitation, aggressiveness, anxiety, exaggerated feeling of well-being, hostility, impulsiveness, inability to sit still, irritability, panic attacks, or sleeplessness ; Painful menstruation; sensitivity to light; severe headache; swelling of the arms or legs; vomiting.
More Information
Emsam is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
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