Mechanism of action: Moclobemide ballicule
Visual mnemonic: Moclobemide mascot
“Mannerly Mock obedience”
What it isReversible inhibitor of MAO-A; depression outside the US.
Why this oneReversibility means tyramine displaces it, so the dietary restriction of irreversible MAOIs largely disappears.
What limits itSerotonin syndrome with serotonergic drugs still applies. Not US-approved.
Molecular structure: Moclobemide
FDA-approved for
- major depressive disorder (non-US)
Off-label
- depression
- social anxiety disorder (approved in Europe, Canada, Australia)
⚠ BOXED WARNING
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients under 25
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Therapeutic safety burden2 / 4
Overdose danger2 / 4
Weight-gain liability0 / 4
Sedation liability1 / 4
QT / Torsades0 / 4
Direct muscarinic antagonism0 / 4
Embryofetal risk2 / 4
Defining liabilitySerotonergic interactions and reversible monoamine-oxidase inhibition
Serotonin and MAOI
Provisional washout figures
MAO-A inhibition3 / 4
Serotonin release0 / 4
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