MAOI Flashcards
1
Q
Which group of patients do we use monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in?
A
Those with atypical depression (hypersomnia, increased appetite, oversensitivity to rejection). However, even in this group they are hardly ever used.
2
Q
Why are monoamine oxidase inhibitors dangerous?
A
They lead to a build up of some amines such as tyramine. This can lead to a hypertensive crisis.
3
Q
Which foods should a patient on monoamine oxidase inhibitors avoid?
A
Cheese Yeast and protein extract - Marmite, Bovril Chianti wine Beer Soya bean extract
4
Q
What are the early warning signs of a hypertensive crisis caused by high levels of tyramine as a result of treatment of depression using monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
A
Throbbing headache
5
Q
Name some monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
A
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Isocarboxazid
