An inhibitor of monoamine oxidase selective for the type B isozyme. The drug is used as an antiparkinsonian agent. It does not give rise to the hypertensive crisis that can occur when nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitors are taken in the presence of dietary sources of tyramine. ... Synonym: selegiline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(Eldepryl, Selegiline, Jumex) A drug that slows the breakdown of chemicals like dopamine by inhibiting the action of certain enzymes. It increase effects of dopamine in the brain.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dē′pren-il Definitions: 1. A noncompetitive inhibitor of monoamine oxidase selective for the type B isozyme, which is responsible for oxidative deamination of dopamine in the brain. The drug is used as an antiparkinsonian agent. Synonyms: deprenil
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