Mitrazin 1515mg
Tablet
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mitrazin 15. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Mitrazin 15 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Mitrazin 15 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Mitrazin 15 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mitrazin 15 can affect your concentration or alertness. This may impair you... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Mitrazin 15 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mitrazin 15 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Mitrazin 15 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mitrazin 15 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Mitrazin 15 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotoni... View More
Uses of Mitrazin 15
- Depression
Side effects of Mitrazin 15
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Increased appetite
- Headache
- Weight gain
How to use Mitrazin 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. Mitrazin 15 may be taken w... View More
How Mitrazin 15 works
Mitrazin 15 is an antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brai... View More
- Mitrazin 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 Mitrazin 15, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Mitrazin 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 Mitrazin 15.
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 wk.... View More
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 ad... View More
Precaution
Epilepsy or history of seizures; avoid completely in unstable cases. Hepatic or renal impairment, cardiac disorders e.g. conduction disturbances, angina... View More
Side Effect
>10% Somnolence (54%),Weight gain (>7% increase in <49% of pediatric patients),Xerostomia (25%),Increased appetite (17%),Constipation (13%) 1-10% A... View More
Interaction
Potentiation of sedative effects with alcohol or benzodiazepines. Increased plasma levels with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. HIV-protease inhibitors, a... View More
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