Reversible monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) inhibitor. Prepn: W. Burkard, P.-C. Wyss, DE 2706179; US 4210754 (1977, 1980 both to Hoffmann-La Roche). Gas chromatography: K. P. Maguire et al., J. Chromatogr. 278, 429 (1983). Human pharmacokinetics: F. A. Wiesel et al., Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 28, 89 (1985). Clinical study: J. K. Larsen et al., Acta Psychiatr. Scand. 70, 254 (1984). Review of pharmacology: W. P. Burkard et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 248, 391-399 (1989); of neurochemical profile: M. DaPrada et al., ibid. 400-414.
Antidepressant.
Antidepressant; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor