Mirtaz 15 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you....
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mirtaz 15 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
The baby should be monitored for behavioral side effects and adequate growth.
UNSAFE
Mirtaz 15 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mirtaz 15 can affect your concentration or alertness. This may impair your driving ability.
CAUTION
Mirtaz 15 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mirtaz 15 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mirtaz 15 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mirtaz 15 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Mirtaz 15mg Tablet
Introduction
Mirtaz 15 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus...
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Uses of Mirtaz 15
Depression
Side effects of Mirtaz 15
Common
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Increased appetite
Headache
Weight gain
How to use Mirtaz 15
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mirtaz 15 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mirtaz 15 works
Mirtaz 15 is an antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
Quick Tips
Mirtaz 15 starts to work more quickly than other antidepressants.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Mirtaz 15, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
If your doctor asks you to stop Mirtaz 15, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat or fever or stomatitis during treatment with Mirtaz 15.
Brief Description
Indication
Depression, Major depressive disorder
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Depression
Adult: Initially, 15 mg daily; may be increased gradually depending on clinical response. Change dose at intervals of at least 1-2 w...
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Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (CrCl <39 mL/min): Clearance is reduced; monitor closely
Contraindication
Mirtazapine Tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine or to any of the excipients.
Mode of Action
Mirtazapine, a piperazinoazepine tetracyclic antidepressant, enhances noradrenergic and serotonergic activity through blockade of central presynaptic ...
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Precaution
Epilepsy or history of seizures; avoid completely in unstable cases. Hepatic or renal impairment, cardiac disorders e.g. conduction disturbances, angi...
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Side Effect
>10%
Somnolence (54%),Weight gain (>7% increase in <49% of pediatric patients),Xerostomia (25%),Increased appetite (17%),Constipation (13%)
1-10%
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Interaction
Potentiation of sedative effects with alcohol or benzodiazepines. Increased plasma levels with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. HIV-protease inhibitors,...
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