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about selegeline

Oct 26, 200817 yr

In the eCPS, when I try to check selegeline there is nothing.

I know it is also Eldepryl, which is listed in the eCPS, but

the information only says: "was withdrawn in 2004".

I know that selegeline is still used.

I have found information about selegeline in drugdigest.com.

Why does the eCPS say it was withdrawn?

Why was Eldepryl withdrawn?

I continue searching.

Oct 26, 200817 yr

Both Selegeline and Eldepryl are listed as current in the BNF (British National Formulary

Oct 27, 200817 yr

I was able to find it in my Nurse's Drug Guide 2008. Let me know if you need the infomation.

Oct 28, 200817 yr

I think that I spelled it incorrectly: is it selegiline (not selegeline)?

So it is in the eCPS.

In several sources, including the eCPS, it does say that it is to be

given morning and noon so that it won't interfere with sleep.

When staff are giving it at around supper time - would that be

considered a med error? Could there be a reason why it was being

given at suppertime?

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