What is the brand name of Tranylcypromine?

Tranylcypromine is marketed under the brand name Parnate. This medication belongs to a class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which are primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, especially in cases where other treatments have failed. Parnate works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help improve mood and alleviate depressive symptoms.

The other brands listed, such as Nardil and Marplan, correspond to different MAOIs (Phenelzine and Isocarboxazid, respectively), whereas Emsam is a transdermal patch formulation of selegiline, another MAOI but not traditionally referenced in the context of tranylcypromine. Understanding the specific brand association with tranylcypromine helps clarify its therapeutic use and distinguishes it from the similar medications that fall under the broader category of MAOIs.