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			== Moclobemide ==
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'''Moclobemide''' is a medication that belongs to the class of [[Monoamine oxidase inhibitors|monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] (MAOIs). It is primarily used in the treatment of [[Depression (mood)|depression]] and [[Social anxiety disorder|social anxiety]].

==Etymology==
The term "Moclobemide" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is ''morpholinoethyl'' ''chlorobenzyloxy'' ''aspartate''. The name is a combination of parts of this chemical name.

==Pharmacology==
Moclobemide works by inhibiting the action of a brain enzyme called [[Monoamine oxidase|monoamine oxidase]]. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down several important neurotransmitters in the brain, including [[serotonin]], [[norepinephrine]], and [[dopamine]]. By inhibiting this enzyme, moclobemide increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.

==Uses==
Moclobemide is primarily used to treat depression and social anxiety disorder. It may also be used off-label for other conditions, such as [[Panic disorder|panic disorder]] and [[Bipolar disorder|bipolar disorder]].

==Side Effects==
Common side effects of moclobemide include [[Insomnia|insomnia]], [[Nausea|nausea]], [[Dizziness|dizziness]], and [[Headache|headache]]. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects, such as [[Serotonin syndrome|serotonin syndrome]] or [[Hypertensive crisis|hypertensive crisis]].

==Contraindications==
Moclobemide should not be used by people with certain medical conditions, such as [[Pheochromocytoma|pheochromocytoma]] or [[Congestive heart failure|congestive heart failure]]. It should also not be used in combination with certain other medications, such as other MAOIs or [[Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor|selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors]] (SSRIs).

==See Also==
* [[Monoamine oxidase inhibitor]]
* [[Depression (mood)]]
* [[Social anxiety disorder]]

[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:Medicine]]
[[Category:Psychiatry]]

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