Jumex

The generic name of Jumex is Selegiline and is also known by the names Deprenyl and Eldepryl. Jumex tablets are administered to patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is caused due to the lowering of the levels of a chemical known as dopamine in the brain of human. The jumex mechanism of action involves the conservation of the amount of dopamine in the body and protection of dopamine from being destroyed. Though the exact manner of the functioning of jumex is not known, still it is believed that it averts the breakdown of dopamine in the brain, thus slowing the progression of the disease. Eldepryl is usually prescribed when levodopa and carbidopa therapy begins to get worsen.

Amidst the controversies, it is still found that jumex helps in slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease, mostly early in the course of the disease. Other medicinal benefits of Jumex is for treating various symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease such as the tremors, stiffness, spasms, and poor muscle control. This drug is also prescribed for treating the loss of muscular control due to the use of medications like fluphenazine (Prolixin), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), perphenazine (Trilafon) and so on.

Jumex is highly efficient in providing protection against the age-related degeneration of the dopaminergic nervous system. It even helps in protecting the sensitive dopamine-containing neurons from the age-associated increases in glial cells along with the monoamine oxidase (type B) contained in the body.

According to jumex package insert, the jumex dosage is directed as 50 tablets in 500 jumex mg. Consult your doctor for correct prescription. Jumex side effects include: nausea, vomiting, severe chest pain, enlarged pupils, fast or slow heartbeat; severe headache, increased sensitivity of eyes to light, increased sweating, stiff or sore neck etc.