Critical Risk: Risk of hypertensive crisis
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Amphetamine increases the release of catecholamines such as noradrenaline and dopamine, while MAO inhibitors block their breakdown. Combined, this can lead to a dangerous accumulation of catecholamines and the risk of a hypertensive crisis, with severely elevated blood pressure that can cause serious cardiovascular and neurological harm.
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Pair-specific warning signs have not yet been curated. Breathing problems, loss of consciousness, seizures, chest pain, high fever, collapse or severe confusion remain medical red flags.
If acute symptoms appear, seek emergency medical help. Do not wait when breathing, consciousness, seizures, chest pain or severe confusion are involved.
Amphetamine increases the release of catecholamines such as noradrenaline and dopamine, while MAO inhibitors block their breakdown. Combined, this can lead to a dangerous accumulation of catecholamines and the risk of a hypertensive crisis, with severely elevated blood pressure that can cause serious cardiovascular and neurological harm.
MAO-A/B-Hemmung + DAT/NET-Umkehrtransport (Amphetamin) = massiver Katecholamin-Exzess ohne enzymatischen Abbau
Important red flags include breathing problems, loss of consciousness, seizures, chest pain, high fever, collapse or severe confusion. Acute symptoms require medical help and this page does not replace emergency care.
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