Isocarboxazid and Meperidine

Desk tier: Avoid together

Mechanism: MAOI × serotonergic (serotonin syndrome / hypertensive crisis)

“Meperidine should not be used concomitantly with MAO inhibitors or within 2- or 3-weeks following MAO therapy”

Marplan (isocarboxazid), section CONTRAINDICATIONS. DailyMed label

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Marplan (isocarboxazid) label, Contraindications

The Marplan (isocarboxazid) label lists this combination under Contraindications. CONTRAINDICATIONS: "Meperidine should not be used concomitantly with MAO inhibitors or within 2- or 3-weeks following MAO therapy" Named in the label: "Meperidine" Retrieved from DailyMed 2026-10-19.

Marplan (isocarboxazid) label on DailyMed

FDA boxed / safety communication

MAOI labels contraindicate serotonergic agents. Serotonin toxicity, hypertensive crisis.

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