Medicinal Chemistry Flashcards by Andrew Nicholson

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What are MAOI’s

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors are a class of drug used to prevent depression

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What is the mechanism of action of MAOI’s?

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They inhibit the Monoamine Oxidase enzymes which break down neurotransmitters in the brain

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