Pargyline

Pargyline

Clinical data
ATC code	C02KC01 (WHO) C02LL01 (WHO)
Identifiers
IUPAC name N-Benzyl-N-methyl-prop-2-yn-1-amine
CAS Number	555-57-7
PubChem CID	4688
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C11H13N
Molar mass	195.69 g/mol

Pargyline is a monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor. It functions by inhibiting the metabolism of catecholamines and tyramine within presynaptic nerve terminals. Patients taking pargyline must avoid concurrent consumption of tyramine-containing foods such as bleu cheese and beer, as this can lead to a hypertensive crisis.