Mirtazapine

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A drug used to treat depression. Mirtazapine increases the levels of the chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which helps improve mood. It is a type of antidepressant. Also called Remeron. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A synthetic tetracyclic derivative of the piperazino-azepines with antidepressant activity. Although its mechanism of action is unknown, mirtazapine enhances central adrenergic and serotonergic transmission, possibly by acting as an antagonist at central presynaptic alpha 2 adrenergic inhibitory autoreceptors and heteroreceptors. This agent is a potent antagonist of 5-hydroxytryptamine type 2 (5-HT2), 5-HT3, and histamine 1 (H1) receptors, and a moderate antagonist of peripheral alpha 1 adrenergic and muscarinic receptors. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 3

A drug used to treat depression. It belongs to the family of drugs called antidepressant agents. (NCI Dictionary)

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Mirror Device Component

A device consisting of a polished surface designed to reflect light.

miRNA

A type of RNA found in cells and in blood. miRNA are smaller than many other types of RNA and can bind…

MIRLET7I wt Allele

The human MIRLET7I wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q14.1 and is approximately 83 bases in length. This allele, which…

MIRLET7I Pre-miRNA

MIRLET7I is an oligoribonucleotide that is encoded by the human MIRLET7I gene and has a role in the regulation of gene…

MIRLET7I Gene

This gene is involved in the regulation of gene expression and plays a tumor suppressor role in ovarian carcinoma.

MIRLET7G wt Allele

The human MIRLET7G wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3p21.1 and is 83 bases in length. This allele, which encodes…