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Elegelin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
The correct dosage of Elegelin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Elegelin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Elegelin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Elegelin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Elegelin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Elegelin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Schizophrenia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Elegelin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Elegelin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Elegelin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Elegelin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Elegelin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Elegelin. It is best to stop taking Elegelin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Elegelin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Elegelin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Elegelin on the Kidneys?
Using Elegelin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Elegelin on the Liver?
Elegelin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Elegelin on the Heart?
You can take Elegelin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Elegelin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elegelin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elegelin habit forming or addictive?
Elegelin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Elegelin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Elegelin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Elegelin has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Elegelin
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Elegelin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elegelin
Consumption of alcohol and Elegelin together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zelapar® (selegiline hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 431-432
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1128-1129
