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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and elective surgery

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 1993 March;60(2):129-130 | 10.3949/ccjm.60.2.129
March 1, 1993|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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Zeyd Y. Ebrahim, MD

Address reprint requests to Z.Y.E., Department of Anesthesia, H21, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195.

Jerome O’hara, MD

Lester Borden, MD

John Tetzlaff, MD

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.

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