Selegiline (Transdermal system - Emsam) Flashcards
1
Q
Foods that will cause hypertensive crisis
A
Aged cheese, aged meats,
avocados, dried fruit, edamame, fava beans, fermented foods, beer from a tap
2
Q
Black Box Warning
A
Breastfeeding is not recommended (hypertensive crisis in infants). Do not breastfeed until 7 days after the final dose.
3
Q
Beware of
A
MAOIs should not be combined with psychotropic drugs or with any other psychoactive substance except under expert care.
4
Q
Side effects
A
Orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, sedation, headache, and insomnia.
5
Q
Monitor patients
A
Coumadin, aspirin, NSAIDs
as it increases the risk of GI bleeding.