Drug Name |
Phenelzine |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01750 |
Description |
Phenelzine, with the formula β-phenylethylhydrazine, is a monoamine oxidase inhibiting antidepressant that is effective in the treatment of panic disorder and social anxiety disorder.[A15753] It was developed by Parke Davis and originally FDA approved on June 9th, 1961. It is currently approved under prescription by the name of Nardil. |
Indications and Usage |
A nonendogenous depression is characterized by a disturbance in mood and general outlook. The physical symptoms tend to be less severe and it often occurs in response to stressful life events that keep occurring over a large period of time generating a continuous stress in the daily living.[A31924] |
Marketing Status |
Prescription |
ATC Code |
N06AF03 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00780
|
KEGG ID |
D08349
|
MeSH ID |
D010624
|
PubChem ID |
3675
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0P9AC
|
NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
Synonyms |
Phenelzine | beta-Phenylethylhydrazine | beta Phenylethylhydrazine | Fenelzin | Phenethylhydrazine | 2-Phenethylhydrazine | 2 Phenethylhydrazine | Phenelzine Sulfate | Sulfate, Phenelzine | Nardelzine | Nardil |