Drug reference
isocarboxazid
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (MAOIs)
Mechanism of action
Nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor; may inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which is responsible for the breakdown of dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, in turn causing an increase in endogenous concentrations of these neurotransmitters.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Sleep disturbance
- Hyperreflexia
Known interactions (97)
- amitriptyline + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- amobarbital + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- atomoxetine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- brimonidine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- bupropion + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- bupropion-naltrexone + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- buspirone + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- carbamazepine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- carbidopa-levodopa + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- citalopram + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- clomipramine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- cyclobenzaprine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- cyproheptadine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- desipramine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- desvenlafaxine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- dextroamphetamine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- dextromethorphan + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- dosulepin + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- duloxetine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- entacapone + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- epinephrine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- escitalopram + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- fentanyl + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- fluoxetine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- fluvoxamine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- imipramine + isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + lisdexamfetamine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + maprotiline Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + meperidine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + methamphetamine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + methylphenidate Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + midodrine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + milnacipran Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + nortriptyline Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + paroxetine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + phenelzine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + phenylephrine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + pseudoephedrine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + rasagiline Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + rizatriptan Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + safinamide Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + selegiline Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + sertraline Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + sumatriptan Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + trazodone Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + trimipramine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + venlafaxine Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid + vilazodone Contraindicated
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is isocarboxazid?
isocarboxazid belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does isocarboxazid work?
Nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor; may inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which is responsible for the breakdown of dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, in turn causing an increase in endogenous concentrations of these neurotransmitters.
What are the common side effects of isocarboxazid?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Fatigue, Orthostatic hypotension, Sleep disturbance, Hyperreflexia
Which drugs interact with isocarboxazid?
amitriptyline, amobarbital, atomoxetine, brimonidine, bupropion, bupropion-naltrexone, buspirone, carbamazepine, carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa, carbidopa-levodopa, citalopram, clomipramine, cyclobenzaprine, cyproheptadine, desipramine
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