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'''Reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A''' (RIMAs) are a class of drugs which selectively and reversibly inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A). They are used clinically in the treatment of depression and dysthymia, though they have not gained widespread market share due to limited efficacy relative to other antidepressants. Because of their reversibility and selectivity, RIMAs are safer than the older [[MAOI|monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] (MAOIs).<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2833271/</ref> | '''Reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A''' (RIMAs) are a class of drugs which selectively and reversibly inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A). They are used clinically in the treatment of depression and dysthymia, though they have not gained widespread market share due to limited efficacy relative to other antidepressants. Because of their reversibility and selectivity, RIMAs are safer than the older [[MAOI|monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] (MAOIs).<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2833271/</ref> | ||