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Mirtazapine (International)

In the US, Mirtazapine (mirtazapine systemic) is a member of the drug class tetracyclic antidepressants and is used to treat Anxiety, Depression, Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N06AX11

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0061337-67-5

Chemical Formula

C17-H19-N3

Molecular Weight

265

Therapeutic Categories

Antidepressant, tetracyclic

Antidepressant: α₂-adrenoceptor antagonist

Chemical Name

1,2,3,4,10,14b-Hexahydro-2-metylpyrazino[2,1-a]pyrido[2,3-c][2]benzazepine (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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