MAO Inhibitors - Pharmaceutical
Also known as: MAOIs
Description
Pharmaceutical MAO Inhibitors are a group of Pharmaceutical Antidepressants that function by blocking the activity of (either or both forms of) Monoamine Oxidase Enzymes.
Orthodox Medical Usage of Pharmaceutical MAO Inhibitors
Nervous System
Pharmaceutical MAO Inhibitors were once commonly prescribed by physicians for the treatment of Depression (due to their ability to increase Norepinephrine levels by blocking the activity of Monoamine Oxidase Type B within the Brain):
Caution: many MAO Inhibitors also (undesirably) block MAO-A leading to the so-called .
You have read 19% of this topic
Keep reading MAO Inhibitors - Pharmaceutical
- These Substances may Enhance the Effectiveness of Pharmaceutical MAO Inhibitors
- Amino Acids
- Potentially Toxic Effects of Pharmaceutical MAO Inhibitors
- Sexual System
- Contraindications
- Herbs
- 3 more sections
- Every cited reference behind this topic
- All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes
No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in