Concept information
Preferred term
Mirtazapine
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- 6 Azamianserin
- 6-Azamianserin
Scope note
- A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
History note
- 2019 (1982)
In other languages
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Finnish
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mirtazapinum
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Swedish
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Remeron
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000078785
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