Selegiline

**Definition:** A selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase that is used for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with PARKINSON DISEASE, and for the treatment of depressive disorders. The compound without isomeric designation is Deprenyl.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.471.683.915

**Synonyms:** - L-Deprenyl - Selegyline - Selegiline, (R)-Isomer