Ingredient

Selegiline Hydrochloride

Selegiline hydrochloride is a central nervous system modulator used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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MFDS ingredient code M222864

What does it do?

Selegiline hydrochloride is a medication used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease that selectively inhibits MAO-B, an enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain. This component helps regulate central nervous system function to improve motor skills.

Selegiline hydrochloride selectively inhibits MAO-B, the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in the brain. As a result, dopamine levels increase, leading to improved neural signaling and alleviation of Parkinson's disease symptoms.

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Good to know

Unlike non-selective MAO inhibitors, selegiline specifically inhibits only MAO-B, resulting in fewer side effects and a specialization in dopamine function. This characteristic distinguishes it from other MAO inhibitors.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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