Eutron Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Eutron is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with antihypertensive properties.
Eutron is a monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor with antihypertensive properties. Patients taking pargyline must avoid concurrent consumption of tyramine-containing foods such as bleu cheese and beer, as this can lead to a hypertensive crisis.
| Trade Name | Eutron |
| Generic | Pargyline |
| Pargyline Other Names | Pargilina, Pargyline, Pargylinum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C11H13N |
| Weight | Average: 159.2276 Monoisotopic: 159.104799421 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
For the treatment of moderate to severe hypertension.
How Eutron works
MAOIs act by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, thus preventing the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters and thereby increasing their availability. There are two isoforms of monoamine oxidase, MAO-A and MAO-B. MAO-A preferentially deaminates serotonin, melatonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine. MAO-B preferentially deaminates phenylethylamine and trace amines. Eutron functions by inhibiting the metabolism of catecholamines and tyramine within presynaptic nerve terminals. Catecholamines cause general physiological changes that prepare the body for physical activity (fight-or-flight response). Some typical effects are increases in heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and a general reaction of the sympathetic nervous system.
Food Interaction
- Avoid tyramine-containing foods and supplements. Foods that contain tyramine include yogurt, aged cheese, ripe bananas, wine, and sourdough bread.
