Selegiline (Transdermal system - Emsam) Flashcards

1
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Foods that will cause hypertensive crisis

A

Aged cheese, aged meats,
avocados, dried fruit, edamame, fava beans, fermented foods, beer from a tap

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Black Box Warning

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Breastfeeding is not recommended (hypertensive crisis in infants). Do not breastfeed until 7 days after the final dose.

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Beware of

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MAOIs should not be combined with psychotropic drugs or with any other psychoactive substance except under expert care.

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Side effects

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Orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, sedation, headache, and insomnia.

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Monitor patients

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Coumadin, aspirin, NSAIDs
as it increases the risk of GI bleeding.

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