PRODUCT DETAILS

About Mirdep 15mg Tablet

MIRTAZAPINE belongs to a group of medicines called anti-depressants used to treat the major depressive disorder. Additionally, MIRTAZAPINE is sometimes used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety disorders. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.

MIRTAZAPINE contains ‘Mirtazapine’, which increases the activity of mood-enhancing chemical messengers such as serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood and treats depression.

Take MIRTAZAPINE with or without food. Swallow MIRTAZAPINE as a whole with water; do not crush, or chew the tablet. You are advised to take MIRTAZAPINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as sleepiness, drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking MIRTAZAPINE without consulting your doctor as it could lead to recurring symptoms. Do not take MIRTAZAPINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. MIRTAZAPINE causes drowsiness, sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert. MIRTAZAPINE is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with MIRTAZAPINE as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Mirdep 15mg Tablet

Depression

Medicinal Benefits of Mirdep 15mg Tablet

MIRTAZAPINE belongs to a group of medicines called tetracyclic anti-depressants. MIRTAZAPINE is used to treat the major depressive disorder. Additionally, MIRTAZAPINE is sometimes used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety disorders. MIRTAZAPINE works by increasing mood-enhancing chemical messengers such as serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood and treating depression. MIRTAZAPINE is less likely to cause anticholinergic side-effects than other anti-depressant drugs.

Directions for Use

Take MIRTAZAPINE with or without food. Swallow MIRTAZAPINE as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to take MIRTAZAPINE based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Side Effects of Mirdep 15mg Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Tiredness

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take MIRTAZAPINE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) such as moclobemide, tranylcypromine, selegiline or have taken them in the last 14days. Inform your doctor before taking MIRTAZAPINE if you have/had epilepsy, low blood pressure, urination problems or enlarged prostate, glaucoma, diabetes, schizophrenia, mania, dementia (memory loss), heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Do not take MIRTAZAPINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. MIRTAZAPINE causes drowsiness, sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. MIRTAZAPINE is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with MIRTAZAPINE as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as MIRTAZAPINE causes dizziness on standing suddenly.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MIRTAZAPINE may have interaction with anti-depressants (moclobemide, tranylcypromine, selegiline, nefazodone, duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram), antibiotics (erythromycin, linezolid), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), anti-TB (rifampicin), antipsychotic (olanzapine, aripiprazole, quetiapine), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine, phenytoin, pregabalin), pain killer (tramadol, morphine, acetaminophen, hydrocodone), antihistamine (cetirizine), antacid (cimetidine), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), and anti-hypertensive (metoprolol).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

MIRTAZAPINE may have interactions with disease conditions such as epilepsy, low blood pressure, urination problems or enlarged prostate, glaucoma, diabetes, schizophrenia, mania, or dementia (memory loss), pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), heart, kidney or liver problems.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MIRTAZAPINE as it may cause an increased sedative effect.

PREGNANCY

MIRTAZAPINE belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

MIRTAZAPINE may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking MIRTAZAPINE; your doctor will decide whether MIRTAZAPINE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

MIRTAZAPINE causes sleepiness, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.