Mirtazapine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Mirtazapine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Mirtazapine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Mirtazapine Pronunciation : mihr-TAZZ-uh-peen ICD Code : Y49.2 Therapeutic Classification : PsychotherapeuticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Mirtazapine
India :
Mastor (30 mg) |
Nupine (30 mg) |
Mirazep |
Mirazest (30mg) |
Mirtab (15mg) |
Mirtadep (30mg) |
Mastor |
Mizap (30 mg) |
Maz Tab (15mg) |
Xavin
International :
Remeron
Why is Mirtazapine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It alters the activity of certain chemicals in the brain to maintain mental balance.When should Mirtazapine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity to any component of the product; concomitant use with MAOInhibitors.What is the dosage of Mirtazapine?
Oral: The recommended starting dose is 15mg/day administered in a single dose; if needed increase it as per your doctor’s advice. The maximum dose is 45 mg/day, in 2 divided doses.How should Mirtazapine be taken?
It comes as a tablet and as a disintegrating tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day at bedtime, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Mirtazapine?
•Avoid in unstable cases, epilepsy or history of seizures.• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney damage, heart diseases, recent sudden heart attack, low blood pressure, diabetes, psychoses, and history of bipolar disorder, elderly, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Stop treatment if jaundice, urination disturbances, angle-closure glaucoma, raised intraocular pressure develops.
Monitor patient for signs of bone marrow depression and suicidal tendency.
It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or impaired vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Mirtazapine?
Heart- High blood pressure, palpitations, postural hypotension and dilation of the blood vessels.Central Nervous System- Drowsiness, loss of strength, dizziness, abnormal dreams, abnormal thinking, confusion, tremor, agitation, amnesia, anxiety, depression, headache, abnormal movements, and suicidal tendencies.
Skin- Itching and rash.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, acute abdominal syndrome, loss of appetite, diarrhea, impaired digestion, flatulence and vomiting.
Genitourinary- Urinary frequency, sexual dysfunction and urinary tract infection.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells.
Metabolic-Increased appetite, weight gain, peripheral edema and thirst.
Musculoskeletal- Back pain, muscle pain, joint pain and muscle weakness.
Respiratory- Shortness of breath, increased cough and sinusitis.
Miscellaneous- Flu syndrome, poor or indistinct vision, inflammation of pharynx, rhinitis, taste perversion and ringing the ears.
