Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Eldepryl
  2. Zelapar

Descriptions


Selegiline is used in combination with levodopa or levodopa and carbidopa combination to treat Parkinson's disease (sometimes called "shaking palsy" or "paralysis agitans"). This medicine works to increase and extend the effects of levodopa, and may help to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Disintegrating
  • Capsule
  • Tablet