Phenelzine Sulfate Oral, Mao Inhibitors - Oral Generic Drug
Sunday, July 20th, 2008Phenelzine Sulfate Oral, Mao Inhibitors - Oral Generic DrugIMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is itnended 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 effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
MAO INHIBITORS - ORAL
USES: This medication is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE: May be taken 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 rotuinely take it. It may take a couple of weeks for the full benefits of that medictaion to be noticed. Do not stop taking that drug without first consulting your docotr.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision. Use caution performing tasks that require alretness. May initially cause dizziness and lightheadedness when rsiing too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Other side effects include sotmach upset, loss of appetite, tremors, irritability, sleeplessness, or flushing. These effects sholud 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, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart or circulation problems, liver or kideny disease, head trauma, pheochromocytoma (specific type of tumor), alcohol use, mental/emotional conditions, frequent or severe headaches, high blood pressure, any allergies. This drug sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk and pose a risk to a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug should not be used with the following medications because raelly 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 inhiibtor. Before using that medication, be sure to tell your doctor what medicines (both prescription and nonprescription) you are taking, including: levodopa, tryptophan, insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs, ohter 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 cotnaining tyramine. It is possible consuming tyramine- containing foods whlie using that medication could cause headache and/or increased blood pressure and could lead to a medical emergency. Tyramine food precautions should be observed for at least 2 weeks after you stop using 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 cottage cheese are okay); Beevrages - 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 withuot doctor 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 dizzienss 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 mdeication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as rmeembered 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 catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your codnition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada). Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword Rare-Wwi-German-43Rd Artillery Presentation Sword.