Substance / Medication

Selegiline

Overview

Active Ingredient
selegiline
RxNorm CUI
9639

Indications

Clinical Studies (14) [see] EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Labeler: Viatris Specialty LLCUpdated: 2020-05-15T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. C

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

• Warnings and Precautions (5.2) Drug Interactions (7.1) [seeand] EMSAM (selegiline transdermal system) is contraindicated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine); serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs, e.g., venlafaxine an

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

48 trials linked to this intervention

48
Total Trials
5
Recruiting
17
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficacy and safety of selegiline across different psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of oral and transdermal formulations.
Rossano Flavia, Caiazza Claudio, Sobrino Andrea et al. · Eur Neuropsychopharmacol · 2023
PMID: 37087864Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of selegiline for the treatment of Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wang Ke, Liu Ze-Hui, Li Xin-Ya et al. · Front Aging Neurosci · 2023
PMID: 37113570Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The selegiline transdermal system in major depressive disorder: a systematic review of safety and tolerability.
Robinson Donald S, Amsterdam Jay D · J Affect Disord · 2008
PMID: 17568687Meta-Analysis
Treatment effects of selegiline transdermal system on symptoms of major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of short-term, placebo-controlled, efficacy trials.
Robinson Donald S, Gilmor Michelle L, Yang Ying et al. · Psychopharmacol Bull · 2007
PMID: 18007565Meta-Analysis
Selegiline for Alzheimer's disease.
Birks J, Flicker L · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2003
PMID: 12535396Meta-Analysis
Selegiline's neuroprotective capacity revisited.
Riederer P, Lachenmayer L · J Neural Transm (Vienna) · 2003
PMID: 14628191Meta-Analysis
The effect of selegiline in the treatment of people with Alzheimer's disease: a meta-analysis of published trials.
Wilcock G K, Birks J, Whitehead A et al. · Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · 2002
PMID: 11813282Meta-Analysis
Selegiline for Alzheimer's disease.
Birks J, Flicker L · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2000
PMID: 10796544Meta-Analysis
Selegiline as an innovative drug for the treatment of inferior alveolar nerve injury: a randomized clinical trial.
Mesquita Bruno Silva, Gomes Ana Cláudia Amorim, Vasconcelos Belmiro Cavalcanti Egito et al. · J Craniomaxillofac Surg · 2025
PMID: 40908209RCT
Effectiveness of Selegiline Hydrochlorate in Treating Neurosensory Disorders of the Lower Alveolar Nerve Resulting From Mandibular Sagittal Osteotomy: Preliminary Study.
da Silva Mesquita Bruno, do Egito Vasconcelos Belmiro Cavalcanti, Amorim Gomes Ana Cláudia et al. · Ann Plast Surg · 2020
PMID: 33165116RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Selegiline (substance)
SNOMED CT
372497003
UMLS CUI
C0036579
RxNorm CUI
9639
Labeler
Viatris Specialty LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 12 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

6
Conditions
3
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms
48
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.