INDICATIONS
Emsam is indicated for that management of major depressive disorder.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Emsam the same manner directed about the label, or mainly because it continues to be prescribed by your doctor. Do not use greater than recommended. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
For patients using Emsam: While you are using Emsam and for 2 weeks once you stop, you must not eat foods high in tyramine (indexed by the "What should I avoid?" part of this leaflet. Eating due to the fact while you're taking Emsam can lift up your blood pressure levels to dangerous levels.
Foods that you MAY eat include:
This medication includes patient instructions for secure and efficient use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your physician or pharmacist for those who have any questions.
Do not stop using Emsam suddenly otherwise you may have harmful unwanted side effects. It may take many weeks of utilizing Emsam before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Store Emsam at room temperature far from heat and dampness.
If you missed a dose - go when you remember. If it is almost time for it to go ahead and take next pill, skip the missed dose and make medication at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra pills to generate inside the missed dose.
DOSAGE
The recommended starting dose and target dose for Emsam (selegiline transdermal system) is 6 mg/24 hours.
STORAGE
Store Emsam at 20º to 25º C (68º to 77º F).[See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Keep far from children, pets varieties.
Get emergency medical help for those who have any of these signs of a hypersensitivity: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of one's face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your physician immediately in case you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic and anxiety attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Stop using Emsam and call your doctor simultaneously when you have these serious side effects:
Less serious side effects might include:
This is not a complete list of negative effects and others may occur. Tell your physician about any unusual or bothersome unwanted effect.
Do not use Emsam if you're allergic to selegiline, in case you have an adrenal gland tumor (also known as pheochromocytoma), or if you're planning to own any type of surgery. Do not use Emsam for those who have taken any from the following drugs within the past fourteen days:
After you stop using Emsam, you have to wait a minimum of 2 weeks when considering any of the medications as listed above.You must wait at the very least 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine (Prozac) before you can start employing Emsam.
Tell your medical professional if you are allergic to the drugs, or in case you have:
You could possibly have thoughts about suicide when you first begin to use an antidepressant, especially if you're younger than 24 years. Tell your physician for those who have worsening signs and symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts during the first weeks of treatment, or as soon as your dose is changed.
Your family or another caregivers should also be attentive to alterations in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will have to check you at regular visits for a minimum of the 1st 12 weeks of treatment.
FDA pregnancy category C. Emsam may be harmful to an developing fetus. Tell your medical professional if you are pregnant or want to get pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Emsam passes into breast milk or if it may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor should you be breast-feeding your baby.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days