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ACE inhibitor
ACE inhibitor or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor , drug used to reduce elevated blood pressure (see hypertension ), to treat congestive heart failure , and to alleviate strain on hearts damaged as a result of a heart attack (see infarction ). ACE inhibitors block production of an enzy... Read more
antidepressant
antidepressant any of a wide range of drugs used to treat psychic depression . They are given to elevate mood, counter suicidal thoughts, and increase the effectiveness of psychotherapy . Before the introduction of such drugs in the late 1950s, most patients with major depression had no recourse ... Read more
psychopharmacology
psychopharmacology , in its broadest sense, the study of all pharmacological agents that affect mental and emotional functions. The term is usually applied more specifically to the study and synthesis of drugs used in the control of psychiatric illnesses, namely the antipsychotic, antianxiety, antid... Read more
protease inhibitor
protease inhibitor , any of a class of drugs that interfere with replication of the AIDS virus ( HIV ), by blocking an enzyme (protease) necessary in the late stages of its reproduction. Clinical trials of the protease inhibitor indinavir have shown it to be especially beneficial in combination wi... Read more
arthritis
arthritis painful inflammation of a joint or joints of the body, usually producing heat and redness. There are many kinds of arthritis. In its various forms, arthritis disables more people than any other chronic disorder. The condition can be brought about by nerve impairment, increased or decrease... Read more
heartburn
heartburn burning sensation beneath the breastbone, also called pyrosis. Heartburn does not indicate heart malfunction but results from nervous tension or overindulgence in food or drink. The sensation is produced by spasmodic constrictions of the esophagus accompanied or occasioned by regurgitatio... Read more
myasthenia gravis
myasthenia gravis , chronic disorder of the muscles characterized by weakness and a tendency to tire easily. It is caused by an autoimmune attack on the acetylcholine receptor of the post synaptic neuromuscular junction. The initiating event leading to antibody production is unknown. The disease is ... Read more
phosphorescence
phosphorescence , luminescence produced by certain substances after absorbing radiant energy or other types of energy. Phosphorescence is distinguished from fluorescence in that it continues even after the radiation causing it has ceased. Phosphorescence was first observed in the 17th cent. but ... Read more
catalyst
catalyst substance that can cause a change in the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed in the reaction; the changing of the reaction rate by use of a catalyst is called catalysis. Substances that increase the rate of reaction are called positive catalysts or, simply, catalyst... Read more
borax
borax or sodium tetraborate decahydrate , chemical compound, Na 2 B 4 O 7 ·10H 2 O; sp. gr. 1.73; slightly soluble in cold water; very soluble in hot water; insoluble in acids. Borax is a colorless, monoclinic crystalline salt; it also occurs as a white powder. It readily effloresces, esp... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "monoamine oxidase inhibitor"

Phenelzine
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. In the United States...class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Monoamine oxidase, or MAO, is an enzyme...preventing depression. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as phenelzine... Read more
Tranylcypromine
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is used to treat...class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Monoamine oxidase, or MAO, is an enzyme...preventing depression. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as tranylcypromine... Read more
5-HTP
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine ...5-HTP is converted to an important monoamine neurotransmitter called serotonin...the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) fluvoxamine and the tricyclic...antidepressant (amitriptyline) and monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI; pargilyne or phenelzine...treated with either 5-HTP or a ... Read more
Nefazodone
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...antidepressants referred to as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is strongly discouraged...days between taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and nefazodone or at least...switching from nefazodone to a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Some examples of MAOIs... Read more
Citalopram
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant...antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Serotonin syndrome usually...in combination with MAO inhibitors. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid... Read more
Paroxetine
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the...should never be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)(see interactions...antidepressant drugs called monoamine-oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. There have been reports... Read more
Fluvoxamine
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is marketed...antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Serotonin syndrome...combination with MAO inhibitors. People taking any MAO inhibitors, for example Nardil... Read more
Sertraline
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders ...serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In the in...antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Serotonin syndrome...combination with MAO inhibitors. Patient taking any MAO inhibitors, for example Nardil... Read more
Hemoptysis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer ...tuberculosis and hemoptysis among the Native Americans for centuries. Hydrazine sulfate, a naturally occurring monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), has also been suggested as a treatment for hemoptysis. Resources BOOKS Idell, Steven."Hemoptysis... Read more
Antihistamines
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence ...class of antihistamine. In general, antihistamines increase the effects of other sedatives, including alcohol. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants may prolong and increase the effects of some antihistamines. Parental concerns For children... Read more

Dictionary entries related to "monoamine oxidase inhibitor"

monoamine oxidase
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing monoamine oxidase ( MAO ) (mon-oh- ay -meen) n. an enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of a large variety of monoamines, including adrenaline, noradrenaline, and serotonin. Monoamine oxidase is found in most tissues, particularly the liver and nervous system. See also MAO inhibitor . Read more
MAO inhibitor
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing MAO inhibitor ( MAOI ) n. a drug that prevents the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) in brain tissue and therefore affects mood. The use of irreversible MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine, as antidepressants is now restricted because their side-effects include interactions with other ... Read more
MAOI
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations MAOI monoamine oxidase inhibitor (antidepressant) Read more
moclobemide
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing moclobemide (mok- loh -bi-myd) n. an antidepressant drug that reversibly inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase. It is less likely to cause the adverse effects associated with irreversible MAO inhibitors. Trade name: Manerix . Read more
tyramine
Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology ...found in ergot, mistletoe, putrefied animal tissue, and cheese. Certain antidepressant drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors), prevent the normal metabolism of tyramine, leading to dangerously high blood pressure. Hence people... Read more
amines
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition ...migraine. Amines from foods are normally inactivated by the enzyme monoamine oxidase in the liver, but some drugs used as antidepressant medication (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) inhibit the enzyme; patients receiving such drugs must avoid... Read more

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Depression.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Vagal-nerve stimulation)(Transcranial magnetic stimulation )(Cytomel)(Monoamine oxidase inhibitors )
Magazine article from: Ebony; 7/1/2005; 337 words ; ...medication, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which act on serotonin only, and tricyclics...which act on both serotonin and norepinenephrine. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), another antidepressant, is less frequently... Read more
EVOTEC REPORTS RESULTS OF PHASE II PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDY WITH EVT 302.
Newspaper article from: Worldwide Biotech; 5/1/2009; 477 words ; ...reversible and highly selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), as an aid to smoking...overall potential of MAO-B-inhibitors in a number of indications...insomnia, EVT 302, a MAO-B inhibitor in development for smoking... Read more
New drug treatment for Parkinson's disease.(Azilect from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. approved)
Magazine article from: FDA Consumer; 7/1/2006; 336 words ; ...has approved Azilect (rasagiline), a new drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Azilect is a monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitor that blocks the breakdown of dopamine, a chemical that sends information to the parts of the brain... Read more
First depression patch approved.(Emsam from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. approved)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: FDA Consumer; 5/1/2006; 219 words ; ...a once-a-day patch that delivers selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or MAOI, through the skin and into the bloodstream...associated with these types of drugs known as MAO inhibitors. The lowest dose of the MAOI patch delivers 6 milligrams... Read more
CeNeRx BioPharma.(PRODUCTS)
Newspaper article from: BT Catalyst; 7/1/2007; 43 words ; CeNeRx BioPharma of Cary reported that Tyrima, its lead candidate for the treatment of depression and anxiety, was safe and well tolerated in a phase I clinical trial. Tyrima is a member of a novel class of drugs known as reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A, or RIMAs. Read more
Tapentadol hydrochloride treats moderate to severe pain.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Oncology Nursing Forum; 3/1/2009; ; 178 words ; ...mu-opioid agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor properties, has received FDA approval for the...and in patients who are taking or have received monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the prior 14 days. In the presence of... Read more
Caffeine anaphylaxis-stage II: obsessive-compulsive disorder.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Magazine article from: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients; 4/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...prefrontal area. (1-3) Caffeine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), generates an increase...delays catecholamine reuptake. Monoamine activity, (4), (5) including...Oades RD, Ropcke B, Eggers C. Monoamine activity reflected in urine... Read more
A new way to deliver psychiatric meds: drugs for ADHD and major depression now can be delivered with skin patches.(TREATMENT ADVANCES)
Magazine article from: Behavioral Healthcare; 8/1/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...drugs: * EMSAM was approved for treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. EMSAM delivers selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), transdermally (figure 1). * Daytrana was approved for treatment of ADHD. Daytrana is a once-a-day... Read more
FDA approves skin patch to treat major depression.(Brief article)
Magazine article from: The Journal of Employee Assistance; 5/1/2006; 257 words ; ...a release liner that faces the skin. It works by releasing selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), through the skin and into the bloodstream. MAOI inhibitors usually require specific dietary restrictions because, when combined with... Read more
Don't take Prozac lightly.
Newspaper article from: Medical Update; 2/1/1994; 349 words ; ...depression. Known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), this radically new class of drugs offers...over the older tricyclics, heterocyclics, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Whereas the older drugs required weeks of experimentation... Read more