MAOIs Flashcards

1
Q

Give some MAOI examples

A

isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine

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2
Q

Do MAOIs have food and drug interactions

A

Yes, lots

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3
Q

What do MAOIs do to pseudoephedrine?

A

Inhibit its metabolism

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4
Q

What can increase the hypertensive effect of tyramine?

A

Mature cheese

Broad beans

Pickled herring

Oxo

Marmite

All increase headaches

Eat fresh food

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5
Q

How long should you wait before starting another antidepressant

A

2 weeks

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6
Q

What is lethal to give with MAOIs

A

TCAs

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7
Q

What is the risk of SSRI and MAOI

A

Serotonin syndrome

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