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No. Sinemet is a combination of a prodrug (levodopa, which is converted in the body to dopamine) and an inhibitor that prevents the conversion (the enzyme it inhibits is DOPA decarboxylase; MAOI drugs inhibit monoamine oxidase). The inhibitor is highly polar and cannot pass the blood-brain barrier, so it inhibits the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the body generally, but allows conversion within the brain. This is done because high levels of dopamine outside the brain can result in nausea and vomiting.
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What is a maoi used for?
MAOI is an antidepressive drug.
Is naproxen sodium an maoi?
Naproxen is an antiinflamatory drug.
Is topomax a maoi inhibitor?
No. Topomax is an anti-seizure and anti-migraine drug. It is not related to anti-depressants such as the maoi inhibitor.
Is Gabapentin a maoi?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs, are a class of drug that was one of the first used to treat depression. Gabapentin is a drug used to seizures and diabetic nerve pain. Gabapentin is not an MAOI.
Is topamax or neurontin an maoi?
An maoi refers to "monoamine oxidase inhibitors," which is a kind of antidepressant that affects serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. Topamax is a medication that alleviates migraine headaches. Topamax is not an maoi.
Is simvastatin an MAOI?
Simvastatin is not an MAOI.
Is citalopram an maoi?
No, it is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Is Prozac a maoi?
Zoloft is not an MAO inhibitor, but combining it with an MAOI inhibitor, whether prescription or in nutrient form, is not recommended. Adverse reactions have been reported, and the FDA has issued an advisory on this drug combination.
Is escitalopram and maoi?
Cymbalta is not a MAOI. It is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
Is advair inhaler an maoi inhibitor?
Albuterol is not an MAOI
Does prednisolone contain maoi?
does prednisone contain an MAOI
Is hydrocodone an amphetamine?
No its a opiate
