Mirtazapine

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

Clinical Use

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