2007-03-25 01:59:41 · 3 answers · asked by Derrick F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It is an anti-depressant medication.
2007-03-25 02:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Solo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirtazapine (brand name Remeron) is an antidepressant that has many mechanisms of action and therefore doesn't fall into any one class of antidepressants. Its usually taken at night since drowsiness is observed in more than 50% of patients. It is also commonly used as a sleep aid due to this effect. There has been some off-label use of this medication for restless leg syndrom (RLS)--however, Requip still proves to work best for RLS. Its available in tablets (15,30,45mg) and SolTabs (orally disintegrating tablet - 15,30,45mg.) The generic is relatively inexpensive and works just as well as the brand name product. This medication should not be used with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)--a virtually nonexistant (due to little or no use) class of anti-depressants. This and all medications shouldn't be taken without a doctor's consent.
2007-03-25 12:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant introduced by Organon International in 1996 used for the treatment of mild to severe depression. Although Mirtazapine has a tetracyclic chemical structure the pharmaceutical company have chosen to promote the drug using the acronym noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant .
2007-03-25 10:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋