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A drug that inhibits the absorption of the enzyme monoamine oxidase.
This is an addition to the above-mentioned answer.
To be more specific, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs) is an antidepressant which indirectly inhibits the degradations of monoamine by directly inhibiting the enzyme responsible for this degradation process (that enzyme is monoamine oxidase).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMAO-B helps break down dopamine; inhibiting it prolongs the action of dopamine in the brain
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∙ 13y agomonoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors), such as phenelzine sulfate (Nardil) and tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate)
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∙ 13y agoThese drugs are used to treat Parkinson's disease, depression, and other psychiatric conditions.
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∙ 13y agoMonoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)-- An older class of antidepressants.
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∙ 11y agodecrease the activity of serotonin
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Is citalopram an maoi?
No, it is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Is losartin an maoi inhibitor?
Losartan is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. It is an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker.
Does oxycodone have monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
No oxycodone is a narcotic painkiller opiate not an antidepressant.
What drugs does melatonin interact with?
Melatonin should not be taken by people using certain antidepressants, such as Prozac (a serotonin inhibitor) or Nardil (a monoamine oxidase inhibitor).
What is an example of an Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor?
Isocarboxazid (Marplan) Phenelzine (Nardil) Selegiline (Emsam) Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Does amnesteem contain monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
No, amnesteem is a form is isotretinoin, which is used to treat severe acne. A manoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)is a type of anti-depressant. Although both acne and isotretinoin have been linked with depression, amnesteem and a manoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) are two completely different substances.
What does Valium contain?
The active ingredient of Valium is diazepam.
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.
Does Sertraline contain a MAO inhibitor?
No, Prozac (or fluoxetine) is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and there is no effect on the monoamine oxidase enzyme.
What precautions must be taken when using weight loss drugs?
Appetite suppressants should not be taken within 14 days of taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor;
What are monoamine oxidase inhibitors used for?
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What can result when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors with caffeine?
And serious heart problems may occur if caffeine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) are taken together.
