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Tranylcypromine
Latest prescription information about Tranylcypromine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Tranylcypromine
Pronunciation : tran ill sip' roe meen
Therapeutic Classification : psychotherapeutics
Trade Name(s):
International- Parnate. This medication is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, prescribed for depression. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Dose is based on patient’s condition. The usual effective dosage is 30 mg per day in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, headache, adrenal tumor, stroke, heart, blood vessel or liver disease, anxiety, agitation, diabetes, seizures, kidney or thyroid disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or fainting, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid taking food item which contain tyramine; otherwise it may cause severe high blood pressure while taking this medication. * Avoid taking caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may cause increased risk of suicidal thoughts in children and teenagers; watch them carefully. Side Effects : Central Nervous System - Anxiety, agitation, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation. Miscellaneous - Fast heart rate, loss of appetite, swelling in the extremities, palpitations, blurred vision, chills and impotence. * Avoid exposure to sunlight; it may cause sunburn easily. * Monitor blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and keep away from light. |
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