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Mirtazapine

 
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    Oral
    Mirtazapine
    Avanza 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits the action of noradrenaline on alpha-2 receptors, resulting in increased serotonin release.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Depression.

  • Contraindications

  • Not for concurrent use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOi).
  • Adverse Effects
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
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