Moclobemide (Tradename: Manerix) is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A (RIMA) used in the treatment of major depressive disorder and social anxiety.
Absorption | Rapidly absorbed from gut; absorption increases from 50% with 1st dose, to 90% after 2 weeks. |
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Distribution | Relatively lipophillic; 50% bound to albumin |
Metabolism | Liver; CYP enzymes |
Elimination | Urine |
Half-life | 1-4 hours |
Substrate of (Metabolized by) | CYP 2C19, 2D6 |
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Induces | - |
Inhibits | - |
Starting | 300mg in divided doses (i.e. - 150mg po BID), some may respond only on 150mg a day; the usual dose range is 300-600mg. |
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Titration | Increase by 150mg every 1 week |
Maximum | 600mg daily |
Taper | Taper over the course of at least several weeks. When stopping moclobemide and switching to a new antidepressant, wait at least 24 hours for moclobemide to wash out (See also: Tapering/Switching Antidepressants) |