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How does isocarboxazid exert its antidepressant effect?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Isocarboxazid inhibits monoamine oxidase, and its antidepressant action is thought to relate to its cumulative and persistent effect on physiological amines such as serotonin and noradrenaline.

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Isocarboxazid Tablets 10mgAlliance Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 10Document updated 11 April 2022

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