Mirtazapine [mirtazapin]

topical
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Terms

esmirtazapin
Mirzaten
Remeron

 

(N-Methyl-11C)mirtazapine
(S)-Mirtazapine
6-Azamianserin
Esmirtazapine
Norset
ORG 3770
Org 50081
ORG-3770
Remergil
Remeron
Rexer
Zispin

Definition

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

DUI
D000078785 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0107850
History note
2019 (1982)
Public note
2019; MIRTAZAPINE was indexed under MIANSERIN/analogs & derivatives 1982-2018