Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois) + Dopamine Hydrochloride Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Inhibition of MAO prolongs and potentiates dopamine effects. Initial dopamine dose should not exceed 1/10 of usual dose if given within 2-3 weeks of MAO inhibitor treatment.

Mechanism

Inhibition of dopamine metabolism by MAO

Source: NLP:dopamine hydrochloride