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Mirtazapine MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Mirtazapine
Tree Number(s)
D03.633.300.240.588
Unique ID
D000078785
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000078785
Scope Note
A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Entry Term(s)
(N-Methyl-11C)mirtazapine
(S)-Mirtazapine
6-Azamianserin
Esmirtazapine
Norset
ORG 3770
ORG-3770
Org 50081
Remergil
Remeron
Rexer
Zispin
Pharm Action
Antidepressive Agents
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Antagonists
Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists
Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Registry Number
A051Q2099Q
Related Numbers
4685R51V7M
Public MeSH Note
2019; MIRTAZAPINE was indexed under MIANSERIN/analogs & derivatives 1982-2018
History Note
2019 (1982)
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2018/07/02
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