INTRODUCTION ABOUT MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET

MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET contains Mirtazapine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidepressants. It is used in adults to manage depression. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest, feeling guilty or worthless, attention impairment, lack of energy, suicidal thoughts and slow or abnormal physical movements.

MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals. It may take around 1-2 weeks for MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET to start working and you may notice improvement in your condition only after 2-4 weeks of therapy. Therefore, take MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET for the duration recommended by your doctor to achieve better results.

Before taking MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have jaundice, diabetes, glaucoma, low blood pressure, previous history of fits, suicidal thoughts or other mental illnesses (such as manic depression or schizophrenia) as a precaution.

Avoid concomitant use of MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET with other antidepressants (MAO inhibitor) without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The most common side effects of taking MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET are dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, headache, constipation, dry mouth, problems in sleeping, tremors, anxiety, confusion, joint pain and muscle pain. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

You must also inform your doctor immediately if your depression worsens or if you experience any suicidal thoughts after taking MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET.

USES OF MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET

• Manage depression in adults

HOW MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET WORKS

MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET is an antidepressant medication. It acts by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers (such as serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain that can stabilize mood and mental health. As a result, it improves your mood and energy and reduce the signs of depression.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without food.

For Tablets: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine.

For Dispersible Tablets: Disperse the medicine in the required amount of water as mentioned in the product label. Consume the mixture immediately after dispersion.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.

Do not stop taking MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms re-appear once again or can cause withdrawal symptoms such as vomiting, dizziness, agitation, anxiety or headaches.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and Vomiting:

Take MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.

Headache:  

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

Constipation:

Try to eat more fiber rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals. Drink plenty of water and exercise regularly. If this does not help, consult your doctor for advice.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• other medicines used to manage depression such as MAO inhibitors (Ex. moclobemide, tranylcypromine, selegiline), SSRI (venlafaxine, duloxetine)
• medicines used to manage control abnormal heart rhythm (such as digoxin, amiodarone)
• medicines used to manage migraine headaches (such as L-tryptophan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan)
• tramadol, morphine (medicine used for pain relief)
• linezolid (an antibiotic used to manage bacterial infection)
• lithium, St. John’s Wort, nefazodone (medicines used to manage depression)
• methylene blue (a medicine used to manage high levels of methaemoglobin in the blood)
• medicines used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep (such as alprazolam, midazolam, diazepam, clonazepam)
• medicines used to manage schizophrenia (such as olanzapine)
• medicines used to manage allergic conditions (as cetirizine)
• medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. erythromycin)
• medicines used to manage fungal infections (such as ketoconazole)
• medicines used to manage HIV infection (such as ritonavir, atazanavir, nelfinavir)
• medicines used to manage stomach ulcers (such as cimetidine)
• medicines used to manage epilepsy (such as carbamazepine and phenytoin)
• rifampicin (a medicines used to manage tuberculosis)
• medicines used to manage blood clotting (such as warfarin)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include severe drowsiness, fast or rapid heart rate, fainting or disorientation.

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MORE INFORMATION

• Keep MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store MIRTAZ 15MG TABLET at room temperature