Isocarboxazid (Noun)
Meaning
A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Isocarboxazid is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor used to treat clinical depression by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
- The doctor prescribed isocarboxazid to the patient after other antidepressants failed to alleviate her symptoms of clinical depression.
- Isocarboxazid, also known by its trade name Marplan, is often used as a last resort to treat severe cases of depression.
- The patient was advised to follow a strict diet while taking isocarboxazid to minimize the risk of adverse interactions.
- Isocarboxazid works by irreversibly inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down certain neurotransmitters in the brain.