[Irreversible, non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors].

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen

Psykisk helsevern avdeling Østmarka, St. Olavs hospital, Postboks 3008 Lade, 7441 Trondheim.

Published: April 2009

Irreversible, non-selective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors were among the first antidepressants. No drugs in this group are currently marketed in Norway, but many physicians will see patients using them, as they can be prescribed on a named patient basis after application to the Norwegian Medicines Agency. This article presents adverse effects, interactions and precautions related to the use of these drugs.

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