a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression

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... ISOCARBOXAZID (Marplan®) belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Isocarboxazid increases the level of certain chemicals in the brain that help fight depression and other mood problems, including certain anxiety disorders. Isocarboxazid can interact with certain foods and other medicines to cause unpleasant side effects. You must know what foods and medicines to avoid (see below). Generic isocarboxazid tablets are not yet available. ...
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Isocarboxazid Systematic (IUPAC) name N'-benzyl-5-methyl-oxazole- ...
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