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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Selegiline
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Selegilina
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Selegilina
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Synonyms English:
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Deprenalin
Deprenil
Deprenyl
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Tree Number:
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D02.092.471.683.915
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Definition English:
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A selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase. It is used in newly diagnosed patients with Parkinson's disease. It may slow progression of the clinical disease and delay the requirement for levodopa therapy. It also may be given with levodopa upon onset of disability. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p385) The compound without isomeric designation is Deprenyl. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Antiparkinson Agents
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Neuroprotective Agents
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History Note English:
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91(84); was see under PHENETHYLAMINES 1984-90; was DEPRENYL see under PHENETHYLAMINES 1979-83
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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22667
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Unique Identifier:
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D012642
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