Drug reference
Depressive illness ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 30 mg daily until improvement occurs, initial dose may be given in single or divided doses, dose may be increased if necessary after 4 weeks, increased to 60 mg daily for 4–6 weeks, dose to be increased under close supervision only, then reduced to 10–20 mg daily, usual maintenance dose, but up to 40 mg daily may be required ▶Elderly: 5–10 mg daily
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→Appendix 1: MAOIs, irreversible
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Granulocytopenia. peripheral oedema. sexual dysfunction
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Avoid.
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Use with caution. l LESS SUITABLE FOR PRESCRIBING Less suitable for prescribing.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: oral suspension Tablet CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 3, 10 ▶Isocarboxazid (Non-proprietary) Isocarboxazid 10 mg Isocarboxazid 10mg tablets | 56 tablet P Nervous system £249.10 DT = £233.43 eiiii F 379
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Initially 30 mg daily until improvement occurs,
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5–10 mg daily
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