Tranylcypromine

Tranylcypromine is used in the treatment of depression.

Tranylcypromine is an antidepressant. Low levels of monoamines (chemical messenger) in the brain cause depression. Tranylcypromine increases the amount of monoamines by decreasing the activity of the enzyme (monoamine oxidase) that inhibits monoamines. This how it works to treat depression.

Dizziness, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Sedation, Feeling over excited, Blurred vision, Tremors