Marplan and Syprine

• Generic Name: isocarboxazid
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Marplan

Marplan is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.

Marplan is used to treat symptoms of depression that may include anxiety, panic, or phobias. This medicine is usually given after other antidepressants have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Marplan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: trientine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Syprine, Clovique

Syprine is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent. A chelating agent works by removing a heavy metal (such as lead, mercury, or copper) from the blood.

Wilson's disease is a genetic metabolic defect that causes excess copper to build up in the body.

Syprine is used to treat this inherited condition in people who cannot take penicillamine.

Syprine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.