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Moclobemide

MAO Inhibitor · Antidepressant

MAO InhibitorAntidepressant
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
incl. contraindicated
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 12
  • AlmotriptanContraindicatedTextbookG&G 14e · p293, p302
  • AmitriptylineContraindicatedTextbookG&G 14e
  • AmoxapineContraindicatedTextbookG&G 14e
  • AtomoxetineContraindicatedTextbookKDT 7e · p487

Mechanism

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.

Indications

AnxietyDepression (second-line)Social anxiety disorder

Dosing

Adult
l syringes sugarfree | 4 unit dose P £85.50 DT = £85.50 c Buccolam 2.5mg/0.5ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes sugar-free | 4 unit dose P £82.00 DT = £82.00 c ▶ Epistatus (Veriton Pharma Ltd) Midazolam (as Midazolam maleate) 10 mg per 1 ml Epistatus 10mg/1ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes sugar-free | 1 unit dose P £45.76 DT = £45.76 c ▶ 3 Mental health disorders 3.1 Anx…

Drug interactions

Almotriptan
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Amitriptyline
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Amoxapine
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Atomoxetine
Contraindicated
Textbook

Increased risk of adverse effects due to potential synergistic actions on neurotransmitters.

Source: KDT 7e · p487

Cyclobenzaprine
Contraindicated
Textbook

N/A

Should not be given concomitantly.

Source: G&G 14e · p243

Desipramine
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Doxepin
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Imipramine
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Mirtazapine
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Nortriptyline
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Rizatriptan
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

Sumatriptan
Contraindicated
Textbook

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

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, BNF·Verified: 2026-05-13 · House clinical team