Research Area: Neurological Disease
Biological Activity:
Mirtazapine (Remeron, Avanza) is a potent tetracyclic antidepressant. Mirtazapine (Remeron, Avanza) used primarily in the treatment of depression. It is also sometimes used as a hypnotic, antiemetic, and appetite stimulant, and for the treatment of anxiety, among other indications. In addition, along with its close analogues mianserin and setiptiline, mirtazapine (Remeron, Avanza) is one of the few noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NaSSAs). Additionally, the (S)-(+)-enantiomer of mirtazapine, which is also called esmirtazapine, is currently under development for the treatment of insomnia and menopausal symptoms. Mirtazapine’s primary use is the treatment of major depressive disorder. Mirtazapine (Remeron, Avanza) has been found to be useful in the treatment of many diseases, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, diminished appetite and associated weight loss, and itching as well. [1]References on Mirtazapine (Remeron, Avanza)[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirtazapine, ,