| Drug Name |
Mirtazapine |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01476 |
| Description |
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic _piperazino-azepine_ antidepressant agent that was initially approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the Netherlands in 1994.[A177946] This drug was first manufactured by Organon Inc., and received FDA approval in 1997 for the treatment of major depressive disorder.[T595, L6157] The effects of this drug may be observed as early as 1 week after beginning therapy.[A178144,L6160]
In addition to its beneficial effects in depression, mirtazapine has been reported to be efficacious in the off-label management of various other conditions. It may improve the symptoms of neurological disorders, reverse weight loss caused by medical conditions, improve sleep, and prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery.[A177811] |
| Indications and Usage |
This drug is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder and its associated symptoms.[FDA label]
Mirtazapine has been used off-label for a variety of conditions including panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, dysthymia, tension headaches, hot flushes, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorders, substance abuse disorders, and sexual disorders, among others.[A177811,A177946] |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
N06AX11 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00370
|
| KEGG ID |
D00563
|
| MeSH ID |
D000078785
|
| PubChem ID |
4205
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D05ZIK
|
| NDC Product Code |
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| UNII |
A051Q2099Q
|
| Synonyms |
Mirtazapine | 6-Azamianserin | 6 Azamianserin | ORG 3770 | ORG-3770 | ORG3770 | Rexer | Remeron | Norset | Remergil | Zispin | Esmirtazapine | (S)-Mirtazapine | Org 50081 | (N-Methyl-11C)mirtazapine |
