Definition: A tetracyclic compound with antidepressant effects. It may cause drowsiness and hematological problems. Its mechanism of therapeutic action is not well understood, although it apparently blocks alpha-adrenergic, histamine H1, and some types of serotonin receptors.
mirtazapine [ (N-methyl-11C)mirtazapine,6-azamianserin,Celltech brand of mirtazapine,Norset,Mundogen brand of mirtazapine,ORG 3770,ORG-3770,Organon brand of mirtazapine,Remergil,Remeron,Rexer,Zispin ]