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monoamine oxidase inhibitor [män·ō′am‚ēn ′äk·sə‚dās in′hib·əd·ər] (pharmacology) Any drug, such as isocarboxazid and tranylcypromine, that inhibits monoamine oxidase and thereby leads to an accumulation of the amines on which the enzyme normally acts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Moreover, MAO inhibitors and newer antidepressants such as fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) alter the concentrations of trace amines in the brain. Neither tryptophan nor tyrosine should be taken with an MAO inhibitor like Parnate, which alleviates depression by slowing the natural degradation of serotonin. Mixing these foods with an MAO inhibitor drug can raise the blood pressure to dangerous levels. |
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