Which of the following medications requires the patient to be informed that he or she should avoid large amounts of tyramine-containing foods,alcoholic beverages,large quantities of caffeine-containing beverages,and over-the-counter cough and cold medications?

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Selegiline (Carbex, Eldepryl) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used to treat Parkinson's disease. Patients taking an MAOI must avoid large amounts of tyramine-containing foods, alcoholic beverages, large quantities of caffeine-containing beverages, and over-the-counter cough and cold medications to prevent hypertensive crisis, which can be life-threatening. This is not a concern with the other medications listed.

Which of the Following Medications Requires the Patient to Be