INDICATIONS
Emsam is indicated for that treatments for major depressive disorder.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Emsam exactly as directed about the label, or because it may be prescribed by your doctor. Do not use more than recommended. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
For patients using Emsam: While you are using Emsam as well as 14 days after you stop, you mustn't eat foods high in tyramine (indexed by the "What should I avoid?" part of this leaflet. Eating these foods while you're taking Emsam can raise the hypertension to dangerous levels.
Foods that you MAY eat include:
This medication incorporates patient instructions for secure and efficient use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your physician or pharmacist if you have any queries.
Do not stop using Emsam suddenly otherwise you may have harmful unwanted effects. It may take several weeks of using Emsam before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep while using medication as directed. Store Emsam at room temperature far from heat and moisture.
If you missed a dose - take it whenever you remember. If it is almost time and energy to make next pill, skip the missed dose and make medication 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 from children, pets varieties.
Get emergency medical help when you have all of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at the same time for those who have any new or worsening symptoms like: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep disorders, or if you are feeling 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 physician immediately in case you have any of these serious unwanted side effects:
Less serious unwanted side effects might include:
This is not a complete listing of negative effects and others may occur. Tell your physician about any unusual or bothersome side-effect.
Do not use Emsam in case you are allergic to selegiline, when you have an adrenal gland tumor (also called pheochromocytoma), or if you intend to possess any type of surgery. Do not use Emsam if you have taken any of the following drugs within the past two weeks:
After you stop using Emsam, you have to wait a minimum of fourteen days before taking any of the medications in the above list.You must wait at least 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine (Prozac) before you can begin using Emsam.
Tell your doctor should you be allergic to the drugs, or if you have:
You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start employing an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years. Tell your medical professional when you have worsening signs and symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts through the first many weeks of treatment, or once your dose is changed.
Your family and other caregivers should also be tuned in to alterations in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for a minimum of the 1st 12 weeks of treatment.
FDA pregnancy category C. Emsam could possibly be harmful to an baby. Tell your medical professional should you be pregnant or want to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Emsam passes into breast milk or if it could possibly harm a nursing baby. Do not use prescription drugs without telling your physician if you are breast-feeding an infant.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days