Remeron
Utilised to manage clinical mood parameters to alleviate depressive states and support sleep cycle recovery.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Mirtazapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 7.5mg · 15mg · 30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Remeron, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Remeron vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Remeron details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- mirtazapine
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracyclic Antidepressant
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-2 Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia; generalised anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; constipation; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Diazepam
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage clinical mood parameters to alleviate depressive states and support sleep cycle recovery.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central presynaptic alpha-2-adrenergic auto-receptors, increasing central noradrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmission.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Remeron is the originator brand name, made by Organon. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Organon.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Mirtazapine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.