Mirtazapine is an antidepressant drug that acts on the central nervous system, increasing the effect of norepinephrine and serotonin, two important substances that stimulate the nervous system.
Mirtazapine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Remeron and is produced by Sandoz Laboratories in the form of 15, 30 or 45 mg tablets.
The price of mirtazapine can vary between 30 and 200 reais, depending on the dose of the drug.
Mirtazapine is indicated for the treatment of depressive states, such as depressive syndromes, reactive depression, bipolar disorder and depression associated with anxiety or melancholy.
The method of using mirtazapine usually involves taking a tablet at bedtime, every day, for approximately 6 months; However, the dose should be guided by a doctor, depending on the patient’s problem and symptoms.
The main side effects of mirtazapine include increased appetite, drowsiness, seizures, depression, swelling, tremors, low blood pressure, joint pain, yellowing skin or blurred vision.
Mirtazapine is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women, as well as for patients who have hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of the formula or who have recently used medicines classified as IMAO.