Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

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Last updated 9:06 AM on 9/9/26
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drugs in class

phenelzine (Nardil)

selegiline (Eldepryl)

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properties/MOA

·       Only used if other meds fail

·       ↑ NE availability in synapsis

·       MANY food interactions

→ tyramine

Inhibits MAO in nerve terminals

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effects/adverse Rxn

·       Orthostatic hypotension

·       “Cheese reaction”

→ cheeses

→ cured meats/fish

→ figs

→ bananas

→ alcoholic beverages

→ herbs

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contraindications

Contraindicated w/:

meperidine (Demerol)

fluoxetine (Prozac)

Alcohol

Foods w/tyramine

→ lethal

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nursing info

·       Avoid many foods

Rx’d after other medications ineffective