Phenelzine
Indications
Phenelzine is used for:
For the treatment of major depressive disorder. Has also been used with some success in the management of bulimia nervosa.
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Phenelzine :
Mechanism of Action
Although the exact mechanism of action has not been determined, it appears that the irreversible, nonselective inhibition of MAO by phenelzine relieves depressive symptoms by causing an increase in the levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the neuron.