Pargylinum

Pargylinum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Pargylinum is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with antihypertensive properties.

Pargylinum 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 Pargylinum
Generic Pargyline
Pargyline Other Names Pargilina, Pargyline, Pargylinum
Type
Formula C11H13N
Weight Average: 159.2276
Monoisotopic: 159.104799421
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Pargylinum
Pargylinum

Uses

For the treatment of moderate to severe hypertension.

How Pargylinum 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. Pargylinum 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.

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