This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'False statement about selegeline is - \nSelect and explain. \nA. It is a MAO -A inhibitor, B. Does not cause cheese reaction, C. May be used in on - off phenomenon, D. It is used in parkinsonism', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is \'a\' i.e., It is a MAO-A inhibitor o Selegeline (deprenyl) inhibitis MAO-B o Unlike nonselective MAO inhibitors, selegiline in low doses does not interfere with peripheral metabolism of dietary amine (tyramine), accumulation and hypeensive reaction (cheese reaction) does not develop, while intracerebral degradation of dopamine is retarded. o Adminstered with levodopa, it prolongs levodopa action, attenuates motor fluctuation and decreases "wearing off\' and "on of\' effects.', 'role': 'assistant'}]