Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Duloxetine 60mg once Daily in the Treatment of Milder Major Depressive Disorder Elke Sandoval California State University Long Beach 11/10/2015 11: 00 am -12: 15 pm Summary Selection Introduction and hypothesis The researchers for this study wanted to conduct this experiment due to the controversy in treating patients with mild major depressive disorder (MMDD) through anti depressants. They realized that there are many studies on the effectiveness of anti depressants on moderate and major…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental disorders nowadays. According to the Openstax textbook, the disorder claims 2.3% of the U.S. population; it provokes obsessive thoughts and ritualistic actions (Openstax, 2014, p. 557). These thoughts and actions seem to be baseless and nonsensical from perspective of healthy individuals. However, for patients with OCD, it is impossible for them to ignore the urge of their thoughts. In patients’ thoughts, checking is the most…

St John’s Wort is a herb and its flowers and leaves are used to make medicine. It is most commonly used to treat mild to moderate depression and other symptoms that can sometimes go along with it, such as anxiety, tiredness, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. Other conditions that St. John’s Wort has been used for are heart palpitations, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and seasonal affective…

Selegiline is an irreversible monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor typically used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) generally metabolizes tyramine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine, whereas in comparison, monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) metabolizes mostly dopamine (Youdim, Edmondson, & Tipton, 2006). Following conversion by MAO to its active form, selegiline inactivates MAO by irreversible binding to MAO-B. The differences between the selectivity of the two…

There are two main drugs classes—monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down monoamine neurotransmitters and the inhibitors increase serotonin and norepinephrine. Tricyclic antidepressants block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine which allows the levels of these neurotransmitters to increase in the brain. Another treatment exists, known as selective monoamine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This is…

Antiemetics Overview: Antiemetics are used for nausea and to prevent vomiting and also used for motion sickness. These drugs can be bought over the counter. (OTC) Action: Dimenhydrenate or Dramamine is an antihistamine. It should be taken one hour before travelling, and will prevent motion sickness. The antihistamine is available in children’s liquid formula and in a Less Drowsy Formula that may have fewer sedative side effects. Meclizine hydrochloride (Bonine) treats vomiting and dizziness…

A woman hates standing in line at the grocery store because she's scared people are watching her. Deep down she knows it’s not true, but she can't stop thinking about it. While shopping, she is conscious that everyone is starring at her from the big mirrors on the inside of the front ceiling. Now, she has to talk to the cashier. She tries her best to smile, but she sounds weak. She's positive she’s making a fool of herself. Her self-consciousness and anxiety are out of control. A student won't…

and valproic acid (Depakote) anticonvulsant drugs used to treat patients with the bipolar disorder. In addition, the psychiatrist discussed with me that; there are three major treatments. They are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO), and tricyclic (TCAs). The psychiatrist also recommends psychotherapy or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in another to reduce…

Parkinson’s is the second leading disorder affecting older adults; Alzheimer’s being the first. This disease is characterized by motor irregularities that include tremors, slowness, and rigidness. There are not only motor symptoms associated with the disease; there are also non-motor symptoms that include difficulties in the area of cognition, emotions, and sleeping (Eccles, Murray, and Simpson, 2011). Unfortunately, this disease is also a progressive disorder, meaning that as time goes on the…

results of time-kill studies have shown linezolid to be bacteriostatic against enterococci and staphylococci. For streptococci, linezolid was found to be bactericidal for the majority of strains. Linezolid is also a reversible, nonselective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase 1-2. Therefore, linezolid has the potential for interaction with adrenergic and serotonergic agents Fig1.…