Marplan - Isocarboxazide

Because of neurotoxicity and overdose concerns, 2C-B may have potentially dangerous interactions with users taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). MAOIs are most commonly found in the prescription antidepressants Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine), Marplan (isocarboxazid), Eldepryl (1-deprenyl), and Aurorex or Manerix (moclobemide). Ayahuasca also contains MAOIs (harmine and harmaline). 

With most psychedelics, their activity can probably be considerably enhanced by prior (or possibly concomitant) use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (e.g., isocarboxazid (Marplan), nialamide (Niamid), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate)). Some compounds (e.g., DMT) which have no oral activity, can probably become orally active. These compounds are often prescribed as antidepressants, but it is not a good idea to use them frequently or in large doses. For antidotes to the hallucinogens see Amer. J. Hosp. Pharm. 30,80(1973). 

Isocarboxazid is a powerful MAO inhibitor. As with phenelzine, isocarboxazid is used for depressions that do not respond to other drugs. Marplan is a synonym of isocarboxazid. 

MAOI agents was synthesized and tested for antidepressant properties. Three MAOI agents are approved in the United States for use in major depression isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). 

In the United States, the three MAOIS available for the treatment of psychiatric conditions are phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and isocarboxazid (Marplan). All three agents have indications for adult major depression (>16 years old) and, more specifically, atypical depression (anergia, hypersomnia, hy-perphagia, somatization, and anxiety symptoms). Although not indicated for anxiety, the MAOIs can also be particularly helpful in treatment of these disorders. Selegiline or L-deprenyl (Eldepryl) is also available in the United States and indicated for symptoms of Parkinson s disease and depression. 

MAOIs Irreversible, nonselective MAOIs Isocarboxazid Marplan 10 20-60 10 2... 

Classical MAO inhibitors—irreversible and nonselective phenelzine (Nardil) tranylcypromine (Parnate) isocarboxazid (Marplan)... 

The monoamine oxidase inhibitors are used occasionally to treat depression. The hydrazine derivatives consist of isocarboxazid (Marplan) and phenelizine sulfate (Nardil). The nonhydrazine derivatives include tranylcypromine (Parnate). 

OFFICIAL NAMES Amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), bupropion (Wellbutrin), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), fluoxetine (Prozac), imipramine (Norfranil, Tofranil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), maprotiline (Ludiomil), mirtazapine (Remeron), nefazodone (Serzone), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), phenelzine (Nardil), protriptyline (Vivactil), sertraline (Zoloft), thioridazine (Mellaril), tranylcypromine (Parnate), trazodone (Desyrel), trimipramine (Sur-montil), venlafaxine (Effexor) the herb St. John s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is sold over-the-counter without prescription STREET NAMES Happy pills... 

Patients should not use dextromethorphan if they are taking any drug in the class known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), including phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), which are used in the treatment of depression. The combination of MAOIs with dextromethorphan can lead to toxic levels of dextromethorphan in the blood. 

C-B should not be taken by persons who use a specific category of antidepressants called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. These include phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and moclobemide (Aurorix, Manerix). It also should not be used by diabetics. 

Insom-X see GBL GHB Invigorate see GBL GHB Ionamin see Diet pills Iophen DM NR see Dextromethorphan Ischott see Catha edulis Isobutyl nitrite see Inhalants Isocarboxazid Marplan see Antidepressants Isosorbide see Diuretics Iubulu see Catha edulis J La rocha see Rohypnol La salade see Catha edulis LA turnarounds see Dextroamphetamine Lady see Heroin Lady K see Ketamine Laevoamphetamine see Amphetamines Laudanum see Opium Laughing gas see Nitrous oxide LBJ see PCP (phencyclidine) Leaky bolla see PCP (phencyclidine) Leaky leak see PCP (phencyclidine) Lean (codeine cough syrup) see Codeine... 

Isocarboxazid Antidepressant (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) Proprietary Name. Marplan 2 -Benzyl-5-methylisoxazole-3-carbohydrazide Ci2Hi3N302 = 231.3... 

Isocarboxazid (Marplan) Moclobemide (Aurorix, Manerix, Moclodura ) Phenelzine (Nardil) Tranylcypromine Selegiline (Selegiline, Eldepryl)... 

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) Neurotransmitters norepinephrine, dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin are inactive by the enzyme monoamine oxidase. MAOI inhibits monoamine oxidase, resulting in a rise in the levels of these neurotransmitters. MAOI are isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), and tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate). 

Antidepressants are divided into the following classes the dibenzapine derivatives are called tricyclic antidepressants and include imipramine (Tofranil), desipramine (Norpramin), amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Aventyl), protriptyline (Vivactil), and doxepin (Adapin). The monoamine oxidase inhibitors are nsed occasionally to treat depression. The hydrazine derivatives consist of isocarboxazid (Marplan) and phenelzine sulfate (Nardil). The nonhydrazine derivatives inclnde tranylcypromine (Parnate). L-Tryptophan is the only member of the monoamine precnrsors nsed to treat depression. The newer and second-generation antidepressants inclnde amoxapine, doxepin, flnoxetine, maprotiline, trazodone, mianserin, alprazolam, and bnpropion (see also Tables 5 throngh 7). 

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants have been in use for nearly 40 years. At the present time, they are viewed as second- or third-line antidepressant medications for reasons of both efficacy and safety. The available MAOIs are phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), and tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate). Two additional MAOI antidepressants, moclobemide and brofaromine, are approved for use in Europe and/or Canada. 

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