Emsam

Active Ingredient(s): Selegiline
FDA Approved: * February 27, 2006
Pharm Company: * SOMERSET
Category: Parkinsons

Selegiline, also known as L-deprenyl and sold under the brand names Eldepryl and Emsam among others, is a medication which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and major depressive disorder.[1] It is provided in the form of a capsule or tablet taken by mouth for Parkinson's disease and as a patch applied to skin for depression. Selegiline acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, and increases levels of monoamine neurotransmitters in the brain. At typical clinical dose... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Emsam 6 mg/24h Transdermal Patch
NDC: 49502-900
Labeler:
Mylan Specialty
Emsam 9 mg/24h Transdermal Patch
NDC: 49502-901
Labeler:
Mylan Specialty
Emsam 12 mg/24h Transdermal Patch
NDC: 49502-902
Labeler:
Mylan Specialty

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