Mirtazapine

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antidepressant
gptkbp:approvalYear 1990
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:ATCCode N06AX11
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
oral solution
orodispersible tablet
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Avanza
gptkb:Mirtabene
gptkb:Mirtazon
gptkb:Remeron
gptkb:Zispin
gptkbp:CASNumber 61337-67-5
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:monoamine_oxidase_inhibitors
hypersensitivity to mirtazapine
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Organon
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1989
gptkbp:drugClass noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA)
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 20–40 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
feces
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C17H19N3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mirtazapine
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:beer
gptkb:monoamine_oxidase_inhibitors
gptkb:benzodiazepines
other CNS depressants
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction antagonist of central presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
antagonist of histamine H1 receptors
antagonist of serotonin 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptors
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:patent gptkb:US_Patent_4,062,848
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:serotonin_syndrome
suicidal thoughts
agranulocytosis
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect constipation
dizziness
fatigue
weight gain
drowsiness
dry mouth
increased appetite
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:post-traumatic_stress_disorder
gptkb:major_depressive_disorder
insomnia
anxiety disorders
appetite stimulation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antidepressants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6