Phenelzine: Oral tablet (15mg)

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Phenelzine 15mg Tablet
Greenstone Ltd

Pill Identification: PD 270

Phenelzine 15mg Tablet

What is this Medicine?

PHENELZINE (FEN el zeen) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression in patients who may also have anxiety. This medicine is usually only used when other medicines have not helped.

Similar Brand Name Drugs : Nardil: Oral tablet (15mg)

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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet

NDC: 597620119

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Depression

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Psychotic Depression, Migraine Prophylaxis, Social Phobia (social Anxiety Disorder), Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder

Storage Information
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)

Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet

Greenstone Ltd

Pill Identification: PD 270

Shape: round

Color: orange

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Reported Side Effects for Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet

Serotonin Syndrome Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Low White Blood Cell Counts Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Psychosis Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Incoordination Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Lupus-like Symptoms Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Delirium Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Coma Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY

Overactive Reflexes Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Elated Mood Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Impotence (erectile Dysfunction) Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Rapid Muscle Twitches Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Paresthesias Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Orgasm Dysfunction Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Blurred Vision Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Fainting Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Excessive Sweating Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Skin Rash Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Inability To Sleep Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Fast Eye Movements Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Postural Low Blood Pressure Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Itching Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Retaining Urine Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Shaking Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Withdrawal Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Weight Gain Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Ejaculation Dysfunction Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Lightheadedness Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Fluid Retention Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Dry Mouth Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Headache Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Drowsiness Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Constipation Incidence: >10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Severe Lifestyle Interaction

Tyramine-containing foods and Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet(Phenelzine Sulfate)

Tyramine-containing foods and Monoamine oxidase inhibitors(Phenelzine Sulfate)

Avoid foods and beverages containing tyramine while taking this medicine. The following foods can cause sudden blood pressure increases and should also be avoided: aged cheese; yeast extract; protein extract; soy sauce; fava bean or broad bean pods; smoked meats; pickled meats; smoked poultry; pickled poultry; smoked fish (lox, smoked salmon); pickled fish (pickled herring); fermented sausage (bologna, pepperoni, salami, summer sausage); bananas; avocados; any over-ripe fruit. Selegiline products have specific guidelines. Dietary and beverage restrictions should continue for at least 2 weeks after stopping this medicine.

Severe Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet(Phenelzine Sulfate)

Alcohol and Monoamine oxidase inhibitors(Phenelzine Sulfate)

Alcohol interactions with this medicine can be serious and may cause increased sedation, increased blood pressure ('hypertensive crisis') or other side effects. Ask your health care provider for a list of items to avoid. You must adhere to all dietary restrictions. Alcoholic beverages to avoid include beer; wine; sherry; hard liquor; or liqueurs. Dietary and beverage restrictions should continue for at least 2 weeks after stopping this medicine.

Severe Lifestyle Interaction

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages and Phenelzine Sulfate 15mg Tablet(Phenelzine Sulfate)

Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages and Monoamine oxidase inhibitors(Phenelzine Sulfate)

Do not take this medicine with caffeine-containing dietary supplements, medicines, foods or beverages without talking to your health care provider. Food, medicine, and dietary interactions can be serious. Rapid heartbeats or serious increases in blood pressure, known as "hypertensive crisis", may occur. Try to avoid or limit the intake of all items containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolate, and cola. Do not take nonprescription medicines that contain Caffeine, like "stay awake" or weight loss products, including herbal diet aids. Caffeine restrictions should continue for at least 1 to 2 weeks after stopping this medicine.

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