Emsam - What is it?
Emsam, active ingredient selegiline transdermal patch, is a medication that is available only with a prescription. It is a patch that is used for the treatment of depression, which is also called clinical or major depression. At this time, ti is the only patch that has been approved for the treatment of depression.
Who Manufactures It?
Bristol-Myers Squibb is the manufacturer of Emsam.
Emsam effects
Studies find that Emsam is an effective treatment for depression that affects adults. These studies found that those who took this medication showed significant improvement in their symptoms of depression over those that had depression and did not take Emsam. Long term studies have found that when treated with Emsam, fewer notice a relapse in their depression, as compared with those who do not take it.
Potential Side Effects
As with all medications, there is the potential for side effects when taking Emsam. Not everyone that takes this medication will notice side effects as it is generally well tolerated. If there are side effects, they are usually minor and require little or no treatment. Other side effects that are more serious are not as common.
Emsam storage
It is important to store Emsam at room temperature. It should be kept away from heat and moisture. You should not take the patch from the protective pouch until you will be applying it. After you take the patch off, you should fold it so the sticky part closes itself, then dispose of it.
What if I miss a dose?
If you do not change the patch according to the schedule, you should change it when you remember and get back to the prescribed schedule. If your patch comes off, you should replace it with another one and keep up with the prescribed schedule.
