How to use Transdermal Selegiline for MDD?
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) have not only shown efficacy with treatment resistant depression, but are also found efficacious for the treatment of depression in the elderly, panic disorder, and phobias. The use of this effective antidepressant class has diminished due to safety concerns, but MAOIs should not be ignored especially transdermal Selegiline (EMSAM).
Understanding the basics of transdermal selegiline is essential for treatment-resistant depression management.
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HOW TO DOSE TRANSDERMAL SELEGILINE?
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This chapter will answer the following clinically relevant questions:
(1) Mechanism of Action: How is Transdermal Selegiline different from Oral Selegiline?
(2) How to Dose & patch application instructions?
(3) Common Adverse Events with Transdermal Selegiline?
(4) What is Chesse Reaction with MAOIs?
(5) Can Transdermal Selegiline cause Cheese Reaction?
(6) Patient Instructions: Avoid this list of tyramine containing food.
(7) Drug Interactions: Medications to Avoid with Transdermal Selegiline?
(8) Medication Free Period: How long to wait before stopping or switching medications with transdermal selegiline?
TRANSDERMAL SELEGILINE FOR MDD
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