Description
MirtazapineTablets come with the brand name “MIRTACLE 15” and are used as an anti-depressant in the treatment of major depressive disorder in the patient. It is also effective in some cases in treating OCD and other anxiety disorders. Depression is a mental disorder that is caused by low mood or persistent sadness accompanied by feelings of anger, hopelessness, and loss that affect a person’s normal functioning.
Mirtazapine tablets contain ‘Mirtazapine’, which enhances the levels of mood-altering neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine that transmit signals between brain cells. Therefore, it controls the mood and assists in dealing with depression.
Medical Benefits
- It is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder.
- Furthermore, this medicine can also be prescribed for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.
- It is effective by enhancing the amounts of mood-elevating brain chemical agents known as serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain which are involved in neurotransmission and depression.
Directions For Use
- Take Flupentixol Tablets as advised by the doctor during the time of starting a course of this medicine.
- Swallow this capsule with water do not dissolve, chew or crush this because the pills are in a controlled release system.
- One can recommend taking it with food to reduce incidents of stomach upsets.
- There are specific places where the medication should be kept to prevent the children from accessing it.
Storage
- This should be well secured away from the children as this presents some serious dangers to the young ones.
- The medicine should be stored in a cool and dry place avoiding exposure to light.
- Ensure that the container is well closed to ensure that the tablets do not lose their quality.
Precautions
- While taking this medicine, avoid using anti-depressants like moclobemide, tranylcypromine, selegiline, nefazodone, duloxetine, sertraline escitalopram, antibiotics erythromycin linezolid, anti-fungal ketoconazole, and anti-TB rifampicin as it may interact with them.
- No alcohol should be taken together with this tablet as it may slow down the sedative actions of the drug.
- It falls under pregnancy category C for pregnancy. Always, consult your doctor if you have any concerns about this or if despite the risk it has some benefits your doctor will prescribe it.
- It may be excreted into breast milk. It is always advised to consult your doctor before consuming the medication, your doctor will determine whether it is safe for breastfeeding mothers to take this tablet or not.
- It should not be given to children under 18 years of age because the safety and efficacy have not been determined.
Side Effects
- Weight gain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does this medicine lead to weight gain?
Weight gain is one of the side effects of this tablet since its use leads to an increased appetite. To avoid gaining weight, one should follow a healthy diet and engage in regular exercise.
What can be done to prevent dry mouth?
Dry mouth may be among the side effects of this tablet. Reduction of caffeine intake, avoiding smoking/ mouthwashes with alcohol and frequent water intake as well as chewing sugar-free chewing gum/candy may help the saliva flow and reduce mouth dryness.
Can the use of this composition lead to orthostatic hypotension?
It may be associated with a risk of orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension is a new drop in blood pressure that causes lightheadedness upon standing. If you get this, don’t attempt to get up, or start walking around, just lie down and only attempt to get up when you feel better.
Can I use this medicine if I have glaucoma?
Kindly, consult your doctor before using it in case you have glaucoma as it might lead to increased intraocular pressure.