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Selegiline

Generic Name
Selegiline
Brand Names
Emsam, Zelapar
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H17N
CAS Number
14611-51-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2K1V7GP655

Overview

A selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase. It is used in newly diagnosed patients with Parkinson's disease. It may slow progression of the clinical disease and delay the requirement for levodopa therapy. It also may be given with levodopa upon onset of disability. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p385) The compound without isomeric designation is Deprenyl.

Indication

Monotherapy for initial treatment of Parkinson's disease, as well as an adjunct therapy in patients with a decreased response to levodopa/carbadopa. Also used for the palliative treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and at higher doses, for the treatment of depression.

Associated Conditions

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Parkinson's Disease (PD)

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
A2A Integrated Pharmaceuticals
73141-006
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
2/28/2024
Novitium Pharma LLC
70954-504
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
2/13/2021
Mylan Specialty L.P.
49502-900
TRANSDERMAL
6 mg in 24 h
5/15/2020
Proficient Rx LP
71205-888
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
4/1/2022
Carilion Materials Management
68151-2649
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
7/3/2011
Bausch Health US, LLC
0187-0453
ORAL
1.25 mg in 1 1
6/1/2021
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
60429-176
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
12/27/2023
Mylan Specialty L.P.
49502-901
TRANSDERMAL
9 mg in 24 h
5/15/2020
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-2918
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
11/28/2018
Apotex Corp.
60505-0055
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
12/15/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
SELEGOS TABLET 5 mg
SIN08681P
TABLET
5 mg
4/30/1996

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
ELDEPRYL selegiline hydrochloride 5 mg tablet
47465
Medicine
A
1/18/1994

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
NU-SELEGILINE
nu-pharm inc
02230717
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
5/28/1997
PMS-SELEGILINE
02238102
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
6/4/1998
MYLAN-SELEGILINE
Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
02231036
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
4/9/1997
ELDEPRYL - 5MG TAB
draxis health inc.
02123312
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
9/2/1997
DOM-SELEGILINE
dominion pharmacal
02238340
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
9/17/1998
SELEGILINE
aa pharma inc
02230641
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
2/13/1997
SELEGILINE-5
PRO DOC LIMITEE
02231479
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
3/25/1998
TEVA-SELEGILINE
teva canada limited
02068087
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
12/31/1994
MED SELEGILINE
medican pharma incorporated
02237289
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
6/30/1999
SELEGILINE
pharmel inc
02238319
Tablet - Oral
5 MG
9/3/1998

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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