Abstract
Current knowledge about monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors is reviewed, with particular attention to the mode of action, prognostic indicators, treatment protocol, response prediction, toxicity, and untoward drug interactions. The MAO inhibitors are often effective in the treatment of affective disorders, anxiety states, and phobias.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use
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Anxiety Disorders / drug therapy
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Depressive Disorder / drug therapy
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Drug Interactions
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Humans
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors* / adverse effects
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors* / pharmacology
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors* / therapeutic use
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Patient Compliance
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Phobic Disorders / drug therapy
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Sleep, REM / drug effects
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors