mirtazapine(Remeron, Remeron SolTab)
Tetracyclic antidepressant; noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA)
Pronunciation
/mɪrˈtæzəpiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- mirtazapine
- Brand names
- Remeron, Remeron SolTab
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracyclic antidepressant; noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at bedtime; sedation usually decreases over weeks.
- Significant weight gain and increased appetite - watch diet.
- Report sore throat, fever, mouth sores (rare blood disorder).
- Do not stop abruptly; may have withdrawal symptoms.
- Watch for suicidal thoughts in young adults.
Sources
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