isocarboxazid
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Definition
Noun: A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used as an antidepressant medication. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
Examples of Usage
- The psychiatrist prescribed isocarboxazid for treatment-resistant depression.
- Due to its potential side effects, isocarboxazid is typically not a first-line treatment.
- Patients taking isocarboxazid must follow a strict diet to avoid dangerous interactions.
Advanced Usage
- Pharmacological Class: The term is used specifically within medical and pharmacological contexts to refer to this particular drug, often in discussions about psychopharmacology or the history of antidepressants.
- "Isocarboxazid therapy": Refers to the course of treatment using this medication.
- The patient responded well to six months of isocarboxazid therapy.
Variants and Related Words
- Marplan: The former brand name under which isocarboxazid was marketed.
- MAOI / Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor: The class of drugs to which isocarboxazid belongs.
Synonyms
- Antidepressant
- MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitor)
- Psychoactive drug
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, highly specific meaning in modern English. It refers exclusively to the chemical compound and pharmaceutical drug. It is not used in general language or metaphorically.
Noun
- a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression