DESCRIPTION
Selegiline hydrochloride is a levorotatory acetylenic
derivative of phenethylamine. It is commonly referred
to in the clinical and pharmacological literature as L-deprenyl.
The chemical name is: (R)-(-)-N,2-dimethyl-N-2- propynylphenethylamine
hydrochloride. It is a white to near white crystalline
powder, freely soluble in water, chloroform, and methanol.
The molecular formula is C13H17N·HCl and has a
molecular weight of 223.75.
Each Eldepryl white, shield shaped, unscored tablet,
debossed on one side with "S" and "5"
on the other side, contains 5 mg selegiline hydrochloride.
Inactive ingredients are citric acid, lactose, magnesium
stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.
Each Carbex tablet for oral administration contains 5
mg selegiline hydrochloride and the following inactive
ingredients: corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium
stearate, povidone, and talc.
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