Mirtazapine

How is Mirtazapine dosed?

The typical dosage forms for mirtazapine are tablets and orally disintegrating tablets. The dosage for mirtazapine can vary depending on the individual patient and their specific medical condition. It is important to follow the doctor's orders or the label instructions carefully. The average doses are provided in the document, but individual doses may be different based on factors such as the strength of the medicine, medical condition, and other considerations.

What is the dosage form of Mirtazapine?

Mirtazapine is available in the following dosage forms for oral use: tablets and orally disintegrating tablets.

What medications are contraindication with Mirtazapine?

Mirtazapine is contraindicated with the following medications:

1. Buspirone (Buspar)
2. Fentanyl (Abstra, Duragesic)
3. Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
4. Tryptophan
5. St. John's wort
6. Some pain or migraine medicines, including:

• Rizatriptan (Maxalt)
• Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
• Tramadol (Ultram)
• Frova
• Relpax
• Zomig It is essential to consult your doctor before taking any other medicines with mirtazapine to avoid potential interactions and side effects. If you experience agitation, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, hallucinations, a high fever, high or low blood pressure, increased sweating, loss of bladder control, seizures, severe muscle stiffness, unusually pale skin, or tiredness while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.

How is Mirtazapine administered?

Mirtazapine is administered by placing the tablet on top of the tongue, which will dissolve in seconds. No water or other liquids are needed for swallowing the tablet. The dosing of the medicine depends on the patient's medical problem and the doctor's prescription or instructions on the label. It is important to follow the doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The amount of medicine taken, the number of doses per day, the time between doses, and the length of time using the medicine are factors that can vary based on the patient's condition.

What are common precautions when taking Mirtazapine?

Common precautions when taking mirtazapine include:

1. Avoiding the use of mirtazapine with certain medications, such as MAO inhibitors, buspirone, fentanyl, lithium, tryptophan, St. John's wort, or some pain or migraine medicines, as it may cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
2. Informing your doctor about any allergies or unusual reactions to the medicine or other medications, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
3. Monitoring for side effects like agitation, difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, hallucinations, high fever, high or low blood pressure, increased sweating, loss of bladder control, seizures, severe muscle stiffness, unusually pale skin, or tiredness.
4. Keeping the orally disintegrating tablet in the original package until you are ready to take it.
5. Having regular checkups with your doctor to monitor your progress, adjust dosages as needed, and minimize side effects.
6. Undergoing blood tests to check for unwanted effects.

Remember, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions and always report any concerns or new symptoms to your healthcare professional.