Main content Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) for Depression

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) for Depression



    Examples

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Marplan isocarboxazid
    Nardil phenelzine sulfate
    Parnate tranylcypromine sulfate
    Emsam selegiline

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are older antidepressants (first-generation). They generally have more side effects than newer (second-generation) antidepressants such as Reference serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and Reference other second-generation antidepressants such as bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR) and duloxetine (Cymbalta).



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