title: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and elective surgery.
abstract: Monoamine oxidase inhibitor use is considered a contraindication for elective surgery. We reviewed 32 patients on a regimen of isocarboxazid 10 mg daily who underwent elective surgery. Their anesthetic management, postanesthesia outcome, and pharmacology are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Anesthesia, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195.
authors.forename: Z Y
authors.initials: ZY
authors.lastname: Ebrahim
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: O'Hara
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Borden
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tetzlaff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D000075202:Contraindications; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
chemical_list: D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors