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Drug - Marplan, Roche, circa 1965 Object Reg. No: SH 850264

Summary:
Drug - Marplan, Roche, circa 1965. Made by Roche. Used in a psychiatric hospital pharmacy in Victoria, Australia. Isocarboxazide is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, used for treating depression and anxiety.
Description:
Drug 'Marplan' (isocarboxazid) is in tablet-form contained in a small, flat, clear plastic box (sealed) inside which is blue and white cardboard packet, labelled Marplan. Originally held 200 but that has been crossed out and 100 substituted.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
Discipline: History
Dimensions: 3.50 cm (Height), 1.00 cm (Width), 5.00 cm (Length)

More information

Tagged with: psychiatric hospitals, pharmaceuticals, hospitals
Themes this item is part of: Medicine in Society Collection, Psychiatric Services Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection
Primary Classification: MEDICINE & HEALTH
Secondary Classification: Mental Health - Pharmacy
Tertiary Classification: pharmaceuticals
Inscriptions: Tablets MARPLAN/Trade Mark/100 printed on front and back of packet.
Manufacturer: Roche, Circa 1965
Place Used: Victoria, Australia, Circa 1965
References: Martindale. The extra pharmacopoeia. London. Pharmaceutical Press. 1972.

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