MAO Inhibitor · Antidepressant
Moclobemide is a reversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A). MAO-A is an enzyme responsible for the metabolism of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. By reversibly inhibiting MAO-A, moclobemide increases the concentrations of these monoamines in the brain, thereby exerting its therapeutic effects.
Increased risk of adverse effects from almotriptan, including serotonin syndrome.
Almotriptan is contraindicated in patients who have taken an MAO inhibitor within the preceding 2 weeks.
Source: G&G 14e · p293, p302
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of adverse effects due to potential synergistic actions on neurotransmitters.
Source: KDT 7e · p487
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome and potentiated sympathomimetic effects.
Should not be used concurrently with MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs.
Source: G&G 14e
Increased risk of adverse effects from rizatriptan, including serotonin syndrome.
Rizatriptan is contraindicated in patients who have taken an MAO inhibitor within the preceding 2 weeks.
Source: G&G 14e · p293, p302
Increased risk of adverse effects from sumatriptan, including serotonin syndrome.
Sumatriptan is contraindicated in patients who have taken an MAO inhibitor within the preceding 2 weeks.
Source: G&G 14e · p293, p302
Potentially life-threatening elevation of blood pressure (hypertensive crisis).
Avoid concurrent use of MAOIs and medications containing sympathomimetic compounds.
Source: G&G 14e
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, BNF·Updated: 2026-05-13