Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Maois + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

Concomitant use can cause hypertensive crisis with potentially fatal outcomes including death, stroke, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, and renal failure. Do not administer together.

Mechanism

Inhibition of amphetamine metabolism by MAOIs causes severe sympathomimetic stimulation

Source: NLP:dextroamphetamine sulfate