Mirtaz 30mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Mirtazapine(30.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia, Pain disorder, Prevention of chronic tension-type headache, Social anxiety disorder, Fibromyalgia, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, Weight gain, Increase in appetite, Xerostomia, Increase in blood cholesterol levels, Constipation |
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Medical Description
Mirtaz Tablet treats the major depressive disorder. It contains mirtazapine that belongs to the class of medicines known as antidepressants. Mirtazapine helps promote positive communication between the nerve cells and helps restore your brain's chemical balance.
Major depressive disorder or depression is a type of mood disorder that makes you feel sad and dull all the time. The persistent feeling of not having an interest in anything affects how you feel, think, and act or behave. This may lead to emotional, mental, and physical problems.
Side effects of Mirtaz Tablet include suicidal thoughts, hypersensitivity, serotonin syndrome (a condition when your body has an excess of serotonin due to medicines), drowsiness, constipation, weight gain, increase in appetite, increase in blood cholesterol levels, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety, dizziness, and seizures. However, these symptoms may disappear on their own. Consult your physician if the side effects last longer.
Uses
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Insomnia
- Pain disorder
- Prevention of chronic tension-type headache
- Social anxiety disorder - you have a persistent fear of being judged by everyone
- Fibromyalgia - pain in muscles and soft tissues along with sleep problems and mood issues
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Contraindications
- If you are allergic or hypersensitive to mirtazapine or any other component of Mirtaz Tablet.
- If you are currently on MAO inhibitors - a strong antidepressant medicine used for depression.
- If you are on intravenous medications like methylene blue or linezolid.
- If you are having suicidal thoughts or behaviour.
- If you have diabetes mellitus.
- If you have low blood pressure.
- If you have problems passing urine.
- If you have glaucoma - an increase in eye pressure
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increase in appetite
- Xerostomia - dry mouth, lack of saliva
- Increase in blood cholesterol levels
- Constipation
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are allergic to mirtazapine.
- You have had a heart attack.
- You have low blood pressure.
- You are going to have surgery.
- You have liver or kidney disease.
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- You are having suicidal thoughts.
Directions for Use
- Take Mirtaz Tablet as advised by your physician.
- Take Mirtaz Tablet orally by mouth, with or without meals.
- Remember to take medicine at the same time daily to avoid missing your dose.
- Do not stop or alter Mirtaz Tablet dosage on your own.
- Continue taking Mirtaz Tablet even if you feel well.
Storage and disposal
Store Mirtaz Tablets in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture. Avoid keeping this medicine anywhere near children or pets. Dispose of the medicine safely by removing it from the packaging that it came in. Ensure that it is not misused or unknowingly touched by children or pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Mirtaz Tablet can cause disorientation, impaired memory, tachycardia, and drowsiness. If you have overdosed on Mirtaz Tablet and experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor right away.
Missed a Dose
If you miss taking a dose of Mirtaz Tablet, then take it the moment you remember it. If it is time for you to take the next dose, then skip taking the missed dose. Continue taking your regular dose of the medicine. Avoid taking a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Mirtaz Tablet contains mirtazapine that belongs to the class of antidepressants. It increases the release of two chemicals in the brain called serotonin and norepinephrine. These chemicals are responsible for regulating behaviour, body temperature, and moods. Depression is linked to low levels of these chemicals. By taking Mirtaz Tablet, the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine increase in your body, thereby improving your energy levels and boosting your mood.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Anti-anxiety medicines like diazepam (increase the side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, and confusion)
- Opioid pain medicines like tramadol (increase the risk of serotonin syndrome - high levels of serotonin in the body resulting in confusion, seizures, blurry vision, excessive sweating)
- Migraine medicines like zolmitriptan, sumatriptan (increase the risk of serotonin syndrome - high levels of serotonin in the body resulting in confusion, seizures, blurry vision, excessive sweating)
- Medicines for mood and thought disorders like lithium (increase the side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, and confusion)
- Antidepressants likes amoxapine, clomipramine, amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin (increase the risk of serotonin syndrome - high levels of serotonin in the body resulting in confusion, seizures, blurry vision, excessive sweating)
- Blood thinners like warfarin (increase the risk of bleeding)
- Antiviral medicines used to treat HIV/AIDs like nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, indinavir
- Antacids like cimetidine
- Seizure medicines like phenytoin, carbamazepine
- Antifungals like ketoconazole, itraconazole
- Antibiotics like rifampin, rifampicin, clarithromycin, telithromycin
- Taking these medicines with Mirtaz Tablet can cause serious interactions or may just decrease the efficacy of the other medicine.
Interactions with food items
- There are no known interactions of Mirtaz Tablet with food.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:MIRTAZ
Manufacturer Name:SUN PHARMA
Address:<p>1. 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Mirtaz 30 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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