Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
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Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Analogs
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Brand Names Mixture
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Chemical_Formula
C13H17N
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/seleg.htm
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Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Synthesis Reference
Torok Z et al., Acta Pharm Hung. 1992 Sep;62(5):201-11
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Molecular Weight
187.281 g/mol
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Melting Point
141-142 oC
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
State
Solid
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
LogP
2.884
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Dosage Forms
Tablet
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Indication
For the adjunct treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Pharmacology
Dopamine is an essential chemical that occurs in many parts of the body. It is the premature degradation of dopamine that results in the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is an enzyme which accelerates the breakdown of dopamine. Selegiline can prolong the effects of dopamine in the brain by preventing its breakdown through seletively blocking MAO. It also may prevent the removal of dopamine between nerve endings and enhance release of dopamine from nerve cells.
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
side effects and Toxicity
LD50=63 mg/kg (rats, IV)
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Patient Information
Selegilinum [Inn-Latin]
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals