MAO inhibitors, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors, are a class of drugs used to treat depression and occasionally Parkinson's or Hodgkin's disease. Some studies suggest that MAOIs are more effective than the tricyclics or the SSRIs, particularly for forms of depression that are resistant to treatment or that involve unusual symptoms; however, as described above, patients taking these drugs must obey certain dietary restrictions.
Here is a list of some common MAOIs and their generic names:
Brand Name.....Generic Name
Carbex.........selegiline.......Parkinson's
Marplan........isocarboxazid....depression
Matulane.......procarbazine.....Hodgkin's
Nardil.........phenelzine.......depression
Parnate........tranylcypromine..depression
Note: Please make sure you understand the limitations of E2 drug nodes.