Zelapar (Selegiline Hydrochloride) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

Pill Identifier Search

February 9, 2012

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
next »

Zelapar User Reviews >>

Zelapar

Parkinson's Disease Slideshow Pictures

Dementia Slideshow Pictures

Take the Parkinson's Quiz

font size

ZELAPAR®
(selegiline hydrochloride) Orally Disintegrating Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

ZELAPAR® Orally Disintegrating Tablets contain selegiline hydrochloride, a levorotatory acetylenic derivative of phenthylamine. Selegiline hydrochloride is described chemically as: (-)-(R)-N, α dimethyl-N-2-propynylphenethylamine hydrochloride and its structural formula is:

ZELAPAR® selegiline hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

Its empirical formula is C₁₃H₁₇N·HCl, representing a molecular weight of 223.75. Selegiline hydrochloride is a white to almost white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water, chloroform, and methanol.

ZELAPAR® (selegiline hydrochloride) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are available for oral administration (not to be swallowed) in a strength of 1.25 mg. Each lyophilized orally disintegrating tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, mannitol, glycine, aspartame, citric acid, yellow iron oxide, and grapefruit flavor.

What are the possible side effects of selegiline (Eldepryl, Zelapar)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking selegiline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

sudden and severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, seizure (convulsions), and sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body);
feeling light-headed, fainting;

Read All Potential Side Effects and See Pictures of Zelapar »

What are the precautions when taking selegiline hydrochloride (Zelapar)?

Before taking selegiline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a certain kind of adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma), cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke), heart problems (e.g., congestive heart failure, heart attack), high blood pressure, history of severe/frequent headaches, peptic ulcer.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding problems, diabetes,...

Read All Potential Precautions of Zelapar »

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/19/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.