Selegiline (Transdermal system - Emsam)

Question 1

Foods that will cause hypertensive crisis

Answer 1

Aged cheese, aged meats,
avocados, dried fruit, edamame, fava beans, fermented foods, beer from a tap

Question 2

Black Box Warning

Answer 2

Breastfeeding is not recommended (hypertensive crisis in infants). Do not breastfeed until 7 days after the final dose.

Question 3

Beware of

Answer 3

MAOIs should not be combined with psychotropic drugs or with any other psychoactive substance except under expert care.

Question 4

Side effects

Answer 4

Orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, sedation, headache, and insomnia.

Question 5

Monitor patients

Answer 5

Coumadin, aspirin, NSAIDs
as it increases the risk of GI bleeding.