Monoamine oxidase inhibitor Flashcards
1
Q
Mode of action of monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
A
two types-
1- irreversible- PHENELZINE
2- reversible- MOCLOBEMIDE
inhibitors of MOA-A and MOA-B
2
Q
what are the side effects of MOA inhibitors?
A
- cheese reaction/ HTN crisis
- decrease effect of barbiturates
- insomnia
- postural HTN
- peripheral edema