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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that drug.
MAO INHIBITORS - ORAL
USES: This medicatoin is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE: May be taekn with food if stomach upset occurs. Take that exactly as prescribed. Try to take each dose at the same time(s) each day so you remember to routienly take it. It may take a couple of weeks for the full benefits of that medicatoin to be noticed.
Do not stop taking that drug without frist consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivtiy or blurred vision.
Use caution performing tasks that require alertnses. May initially cause dizziness and lightehadedness when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position.
Other side effcets include stomach upset, loss of appetite, tremors, irritability, sleeplessness, or flushing. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. Notify your doctor promptly if the following effects occur: severe headache, rapid or irregular heart rate, skin rash, fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart or circulation problems, liver or kidney disease, head trauma, pheochromocytoma (specific type of tumor), aclohol use, mental/emotional conditions, frequent or severe headaches, high blood pressure, any allergies. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug may be excreted into breast milk and pose a risk to a nursing inafnt. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug sholud not be used with the following medications cause very serious interactions may occur: apraclonidine, brimonidine, bethanidine, bupropion, buspirone, carbamazepine, dextromethorphan, entacapone, herbal products (e.G., ma huang), indoramin, meperidine, papaverine, sibutramine, SSRI antidepressants (e.G., fluoxetine, citalopram), sympathomimetics (e.G., methylphenidate, ephedrine), tolcapone, tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, doxepin), "triptans" (e.G., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan).
If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting a MAO inhibitor.
Before using that medication, be sure to tell your dcotor what medicines (both prescription and nonprescription) you are taking, including: levodopa, tryptophan, insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs, other MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline), sedatives and drugs used to aid sleep, blood pressure medications. Consult your doctor about the need to watch your intake of foods containing tyramine. It is possible consuming tyramine- containing foods while using that medication could cause headache and/or increased blood pressure and colud lead to a medical emergency. Tyramine food precautions should be observed for at least 2 weeks after you stop uisng that medication. The following is a partial list of tyramine-containing foods: Meat or Fish - pickled herring/liver/dry sausage/salami/meats prepared with tenderizer; Dairy - yogurt/sour cream/aged cheeses (cream or cotatge cheese are okay); Beverages - beer/red wine/sherry - Avoid excessive amount of caffeine-containing colas/coffee/tea; Fruits and Vegetables - avocado/bananas/figs/raisins/broad beans/sauerkraut; Other - yeast extract/soy sauce/large amounts of chocolate. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include convulsions, cool or clammy skin, severe dizziness or headache, hallucinations, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, fainting, irritability, sleeplessness, anxiety, weakness, sweating, confusion, unconsciousness, unusual fast heartbeat, or chest pain.
NOTES: Do not share that medicaiton with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as rememebred unless the next scheduled dose is within 2 hours.
If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and snulight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MediAclert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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