Monoamine oxidase - MAO inhibitors are using to relieve certain types of mental depression. They work by blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase - MAO in the nervous system.
Although these medication are very effective for certain diseaseds, they may also cause some unwanted reactions if not taken in the right way. It is very important to avoid certain foods, beverages and medication while you are being treated with an MAO inhibitor. Your health care professional will help you obtain a list to carry in your wallet or purse as a reminder of which products you must avoid.
MAO inhibitors are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
For quick reference, the following antidepressants are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Isocarboxazid - eye-so-car-BOX-a-zid† 2. Phenelzine - FEN-el-zeen 3. Tranylcypromine - tran-ill-SIP-roe-meen † Not commercially available in Canada Note:This information does not apply to furazolidone, procarbazine, or selegiline.