Definition of Iproniazid
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Medical Definition of Iproniazid
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An irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase types a and b that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has also been used as an antitubercular agent, but its use is limited by its toxicity.
Pharmacological action: antidepressive agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antitubercular agents.
Chemical name: 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-(1-methylethyl)hydrazide
(12 Dec 1998)
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