Zelapar Oral
Generic Name: SELEGILINE RAPIDLY DISSOLVING TABLET - ORAL
Pronounced: (seh-LEDGE-uh-leen)
Zelapar Oral Uses
This medication is used with levodopa/carbidopa to treat
movement disorders caused by Parkinson's disease. It does not cure Parkinson's
disease, but it may improve shakiness (tremor), muscle stiffness, and sudden
switching between normal movement and stiffness ("on-off" problems). It may
improve your range of motion and ability to walk, dress, and
exercise.
Selegiline is an enzyme blocker (MAO inhibitor) that works
by slowing the breakdown of certain natural substances in the brain
(neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and
serotonin).
How To Use Zelapar Oral
Take this medication by dissolving the tablet on the
tongue, usually once a day in the morning or as directed by your doctor. Do not
swallow the tablet or the dissolved medication with saliva or water. It should
be absorbed through the lining of the mouth. To prevent accidentally swallowing
any of the medication, do not eat or drink anything for at least 5 minutes
before or after using this product.
Dry your hands before peeling back the foil on the blister
pack to carefully remove a tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil.
Immediately place the tablet on the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely.
Do not crush, split, or break the tablet before taking it. Do not remove the
tablet from the blister pack until just before taking. Taking selegiline late
in the day may cause trouble sleeping.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy. Your doctor may change your dose to find the best dose for you. The
usual highest dose is 2.5 milligrams a day. Do not increase your dose or take
it more often than directed.
Your doctor may direct you to lower your levodopa dose if
you are having more side effects while using selegiline. Follow your doctor's
instructions closely. Do not stop or change the dose of any of your medications
without first talking with your doctor.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each
day.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your
doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
It may take a few weeks for the full benefits of the drug
to be noticed. Talk with your doctor if the medication stops working well or if
your condition worsens.
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