Ingredient

Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant ingredient used for the treatment of depression.

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MFDS ingredient code M088893

What does it do?

Mirtazapine is an ingredient belonging to the antidepressant class, primarily used for the treatment of depression. It aims to improve mood by regulating the balance of neurotransmitters.

Mirtazapine stabilizes mood and alleviates depressive symptoms by regulating the action of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. As a result, it reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antidepressants, mirtazapine works by blocking serotonin receptors, which results in relatively fewer side effects and also has sleep improvement effects. This characteristic distinguishes it from other antidepressants.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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