Generic name:tranylcypromine [ TRAN-il-SIP-roe-meen ]
Drug class:Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
What is Parnate?
Parnate is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
Parnate is used to treat major depressive episodes in adults when other medicines have not been effective.
Parnate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
There are many other drugs, foods, and beverages that can cause serious medical problems if you take them together with Parnate. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Avoid drinking alcohol, and learn about the foods you should avoid.
Eating foods that contain a lot of tyramine while taking Parnate can cause dangerously high blood pressure. Symptoms include a sudden and severe headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, cold sweat, dilated pupils, light sensitivity, fast or pounding heartbeats, neck stiffness, weakness, or problems with vision or speech.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Parnate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).
A dangerous drug interaction could occur between Parn...
