What medications are contraindicated with MAOI?

What drugs interact with MAOIs? MAO inhibitors should be avoided with other antidepressants such as paroxetine fluoxetine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, bupropion; pain medications like methadone, tramadol, and meperidine; dextromethorphan, St. Johns Wort, cyclobenzaprine, and mirtazapine.

Should MAOI be stopped before surgery?

(MAOIs) has long been considered a contraindication to elective surgical proce- dures. Both current practice and standard references advocate discontinuing MAOIs for 2 weeks before elective surgery with anesthetics.

Which medication should never be taken with MAOIs may cause an increase in blood pressure or heart rhythm problems and increases anxiety when taken with stimulants?

Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) SNRIs should not be used with MAOIs.

Is Trazodone an MAO inhibitor?

Trazodone has a unique chemical structure and is unrelated to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors).

Is amitriptyline a MAO inhibitor?

MAO-A was inhibited by the following drugs: pargyline > clorgyline > iproniazid > fluoxetine > desipramine > amitriptyline > imipramine > citalopram > venlafaxine > reboxetine > olanzapine > mirtazapine > tianeptine > moclobemide, cocaine >> lithium, valproate.

How do I cancel my MAOI?

Stopping treatment with MAOIs Talk to your doctor before you stop taking an MAOI . Stopping treatment with MAOIs has been associated with anxiety, agitation and insomnia, as well as flu-like symptoms such as sweating, chills, nausea, headache and feeling generally unwell (malaise).

What drugs should be avoided before surgery?

What medications should I STOP before surgery? – Anticoagulants

  • warfarin (Coumadin)
  • enoxaparin (Lovenox)
  • clopidogrel (Plavix)
  • ticlopidine (Ticlid)
  • aspirin (in many versions)
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) (in many versions)
  • dipyridamole (Persantine)

Why are some medications withheld before surgery?

Most medications should be taken on the patient’s usual schedule the day before the scheduled procedure. We recommend that patients not take most oral medications within 8 hours of their scheduled arrival time, because many medications can cause stomach irritation or nausea if taken without food.

What amino acid should be avoided while taking MAOIs?

MAOIs can cause dangerous interactions with certain foods and beverages. You’ll need to avoid foods containing high levels of tyramine ― an amino acid that regulates blood pressure ― such as aged cheeses, sauerkraut, cured meats, draft beer and fermented soy products (for example, soy sauce, miso and tofu).