Moclobemide-BC

Generic Name: Moclobemide
Product Name: Moclobemide-BC

Indication

Moclobemide is a drug used to treat major depression.

Action

Moclobemide is the first of a new class of antidepressants known as reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase type A (RIMAs). Depression has been linked to a decrease of certain chemicals, called monoamines, in the brain. Monoamines are broken down by a chemical compound called monoamine oxidase type A. Moclobemide works by inhibiting this chemical, therefore increasing the amount of monoamines in the brain, and relieving depression.

Dose advice

-Moclobemide tablets are either 150mg or 300mg
-Tablets should be taken after meals, and should be divided into two daily doses.
-The recommended initial daily dose is 300 or 450mg
-Your treating doctor will then adjust the dose according to your response, to the recommended usual daily dose range of 300
-600mg/day-However if you have liver disease your dose may be less than this

Schedule

Common side effects

The following are a list of common side effects that people may find when taking this drug:
-Dizziness
-Sleep disturbances
-Nausea
-Headache
-Dry mouth
-Restlessness

Uncommon side effects

The following are a list of side effects that have been reported by some people. Development of side effects depends on the individual and you may or may not experience some of the following:
-Problems with memory
-Confusion
-Excitation/irritability
-Ringing in the ears
-Migraine
-Indigestion
-Flushing
-Rash
-Allergic skin reaction
-Conjunctivitis
-Dry skin
-Urinary problems (increased or decreased frequency)
-Tiredness
-Musculoskeletal pain
-Altered taste sensation
-Visual disturbances