Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois) + Methylphenidate Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

Concomitant use can cause hypertensive crisis with potentially fatal outcomes including death, stroke, myocardial infarction, and aortic dissection. Contraindicated within 14 days of MAOI discontinuation.

Mechanism

Interaction between CNS stimulant and monoamine oxidase inhibition

Source: NLP:methylphenidate