Rimarex: Drug Information

Generic Name: Moclobemide

Brand Name: Aurorix, Trima

Drug Class: Antidepressant, RIMA

Uses of Rimarex :

Rimarex is an antidepressant drug that is used in the treatment of various mental disorders such as Major depressive disorder and social phobias. Its mechanism centers on slowing down the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system. Rimarex is a reversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase-A isozyme. It has a weak presser response and acts upon sympathomimetics. As compared to tricyclic antidepressants and non-selective irreversible MAO inhibitors, this drug is well tolerated and has a relatively low over dose toxicity outline. It is void of adverse, anticholinergic, sedative, cardiovascular, cognitive and psychomotor effects.

Dosage:

You must take Rimarex as directed by your doctor at regular intervals with or without food. DO NOT stop taking the medicine even if you begin to feel better without consulting your doctor.

Warning and precautions:

Rimarex should not be given to patients suffering from hallucinations, hypersensitivity, acute confusion, schizophrenia, schizoaffective psychosis and pheochromocytoma (neuroendocrine tumor of the medulla of the adrenal glands).

The medicine is not to be given to neonates and children and must be kept out of their reach.

Tell your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease, liver disease, enlarged prostrate, hypothyroidism, heart disease or brain tumors.

Caution and close dose monitoring is required during pregnancy and lactation. Notify your doctor before taking the drug if you are pregnant or lactating.

Tell your doctor if you are on Rimarex or have been in the past 2 weeks before any surgical treatment.

Side Effects:

Some of the most common side effects of Rimarex include nausea, liver failure, chloelithiasis, dizziness, insomnia, headache, tremors, constipation, agitation, increased sweating, anxiety, restlessness, flushing of the face, skin rash, irritability, panic and stomach upset.

Drug Interaction:

Drugs such as meperidine and codeine with should not be taken along with Rimarex. Caution is advised when taking morphine or fenatyl with Rimarex. DO NOT take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) with Rimarex.