MAOIs Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of action of MAOIs
A
Inhibit the activity of MAO enzymes by preventing the break down monoamine neurotransmitters, thus increasing their availability
2
Q
Isocarboxoazid
A
Marplan
3
Q
Phenelzine
A
Nardil
4
Q
Tranylcypromine
A
Parnate
5
Q
Selegiline
A
Eldepryl/Emsam; Selective inhibitor of MAO subtype B, therefore has been shown to be effective at reducing the symptoms of PD
6
Q
Very last choice for treatment of depression
A
MAOIs
