isocarboxazid

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(ī′sō-kär-bŏk′sə-zĭd)

A monoamine oxidase inhibitor, C₁₂H₁₃N₃O₂, used as an antidepressant.

[Shortening and rearrangement of isoxazolylcarbonyl, one of its constituents + (hydr)azid(e), one of its constituents; see isoniazid.]

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isocarboxazid

(ˌaɪsəʊkɑːˈbɒksəzɪd)

(Recreational Drugs) an antidepressant that is derived from hydrazine. Formula: C12H13N3O2

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isocarboxazid - a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression

Marplan

MAOI, monoamine oxidase inhibitor - any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate

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The National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants (844-405-6185) is studying amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), bupropion (Forfivo XL and Wellbutrin), Citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), desvenlafaxine (Prisiq), doxepin (Sinequan), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluvoxamine (Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), imipramine (Tofranil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), levomilnacipran (Fetzima), maprotiline (Ludiomil), mirtazapine (Remeron), nefazodone (Serzone), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), phenelzine (Nardill), protriptyline (Vivactil), selegiline (Emsam), sertraline (Zoloft), tranylcypromine (Parnate), trazodone (Desyrel), trimipramine (Surmontil), venlafaxine (Effexor), and vilazodone (Viibryd).

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PHILADELPHIA--The monoamine oxidase inhibitor isocarboxazid may be an effective migraine preventive as well, Dr.