(Eldepryl, selegiline, Jumex) A monoamine-inhibitor used to treat Parkinson's disease. It blocks the enzyme monoamine oxidase B, which normally breaks down dopamine.
The generic name of the drug that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B), thereby increasing the level of dopamine in the brain. The most common side effects include nausea, dizziness, insomnia, agitation, and confusion.