Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (Formulary)

PHENELZINE

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 15mg (Restricted: specialist initiation/recommendation only)

Dosage:

15mg 3 times daily, increased if necessary to 4 times daily after 2 weeks (hospital patients, maximum 30mg 3 times daily), then reduced gradually to lowest possible maintenance dose (15mg on alternate days may be adequate).

  • A patient information pack is available from the Pharmacy Departments in New Craigs.

Editorial Information

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