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Preferred term

Mirtazapine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 4685R51V7M
  • 6-Azamianserin
  • A051Q2099Q

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DBG587R2-R

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