MAO-B Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Drugs
A
Selegiline - first line to decrease wear-off effect of levodopa
2
Q
MOA
A
blocks breakdown of dopamine
3
Q
indication
A
Parkinson’s
4
Q
AE/SE
A
Insomnia
5
Q
Patient ed
A
administer early in day
Avoid foods w/tyramine (hypertension crisis)
Caution for interactions with TCAs and other related MH meds
