maoi

• Abreviatura para una clase de antidepresivos que actúan inhibiendo la actividad de la monoaminooxidasa en el cerebro, lo que conduce a la acumulación de monoaminas.

An abbreviation for a class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase in the brain, leading to an accumulation of monoamines.

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1. Antidepressant drugC1formalmedical

   Any of a group of drugs that block the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain, allowing monoamines to accumulate and thereby alleviating depression.

   Inhibidor de la monoaminooxidasa (IMAO)

   • The doctor prescribed an MAOI for her treatment-resistant depression.
   • Patients taking MAOIs must follow a strict diet to avoid dangerous interactions.
   • MAOIs are often considered when other antidepressants have failed.