tranylcypromine
Definition
Noun: 1. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant drug: Tranylcypromine is a pharmaceutical compound used to treat major depressive disorder. It functions by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain, thereby increasing their levels.
Usage
Tranylcypromine is used under strict medical supervision for the treatment of depression that has not responded to other therapies. * The psychiatrist prescribed tranylcypromine after several other antidepressants proved ineffective. * Due to its significant dietary restrictions, tranylcypromine is typically considered a second-line treatment.
Advanced Usage
- Administration as a sulfate: In its common pharmaceutical form, the drug is administered as tranylcypromine sulfate.
- The patient's prescription was for tranylcypromine sulfate tablets.
Variants and Related Words
- MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor): The class of drugs to which tranylcypromine belongs.
- Antidepressant: The broader category of medications used to alleviate depression.
Synonyms
- Parnate (a common brand name for tranylcypromine sulfate).
Noun
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an antidepressant drug that is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor; administered as a sulfate
