tyramine

Noun

Meaning

amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer

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Examples

patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine Source: Internet

Tyramine is broken down by MAO-A and MAO-B, therefore inhibiting this action may result in its excessive build-up, so diet must be monitored for tyramine intake. Source: Internet

The initial popularity of the 'classic' non-selective irreversible MAO inhibitors began to wane due to their serious interactions with sympathomimetic drugs and tyramine -containing foods that could lead to dangerous hypertensive emergencies. Source: Internet

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