Monoaminooxidase inhibitors are drugs that inhibit the breakdown of dopamine and other endogenous neurotransmitters in the brain. They are used to treat depression and Parkinson’s disease.
Synonyms
MAOI, MAOH.
Antidepressants
See moclobemide and selegiline (USA).
Antiparkinsonian drugs
See monoamine oxidase B inhibitors.
