False statements about selegiline is:: (A) It is a MAO-A inhibitor, (B) Does not cause cheese reaction, (C) It decreases wearing off effect of levo-dopa, (D) It is used in Parkinsonism
Answer is A. Ref: KDT 8th ed. Selegeline and rasagiline are selective MAO-B inhibitors useful in Parkinsonism. These drugs inhibit the metabolism of dopamine in the brain and thus can decrease wearing off effect. cheese reaction is not associated with these agents.