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Tranylcypromine Sulfate

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Overview

What is Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

Tranylcypromine sulfate, the active ingredient of tranylcypromine sulfate tablets, is a non-hydrazine MAOI. The chemical name is (±)‑‑2‑phenylcyclopropylamine sulfate (2:1). The molecular formula is (CHN)•HSO and its molecular weight is 364.46. The structural formula is:

Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets film-coated tablets are intended for oral administration. Each round, rose‑red tablet is debossed on one side with the product name “PARNATE” and “SB” and contains tranylcypromine sulfate equivalent to 10 mg of tranylcypromine.

Inactive ingredients consist of microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous citric acid, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red No. 7, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, talc, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, polyethylene glycol 400 and 8000, and hypromellose.



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What are the available doses of Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

Tablets: 10 mg

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

How should I use Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have not responded adequately to other antidepressants. Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are not indicated for the initial treatment of MDD due to the potential for serious adverse reactions and drug interactions, and the need for dietary restrictions

Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are for oral use. The recommended dosage is 30 mg per day (in divided doses). If patients do not have an adequate response, increase the dosage in increments of 10 mg per day every 1 to 3 weeks to a maximum 30 mg twice daily (60 mg per day). Dosage increases should be made more gradually in patients at risk for hypotension (e.g., geriatric patients)


What interacts with Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

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What are the warnings of Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

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What are the precautions of Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

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What are the side effects of Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

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What should I look out for while using Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

Concomitant use or use in rapid succession with other MAOIs; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors; tricyclic antidepressants; sympathomimetic drugs; and numerous other drugs. See Full Prescribing Information for the full list of contraindicated products (, )

Pheochromocytoma, other catecholamine-releasing paraganglioma ()

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors


What might happen if I take too much Tranylcypromine Sulfate?


How should I store and handle Tranylcypromine Sulfate?

Store at 25°C (77° F); excursions permitted to 15-30 °C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets (tranylcypromine) tablets are available as: Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F). Dispense in a tight, light resistant container. Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets (tranylcypromine) tablets are available as: Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F). Dispense in a tight, light resistant container.