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Generic: Mirtazapine

Form: Tablet 30mg

Indication

Depression, Major depressive disorder

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Depression Adult: Initially, 15 mg daily; may be increased gradually depending on clinical response. Change dose at intervals of at least 1-2 wk. Usual effective dose: 15-45 mg daily given as single dose, preferably at bedtime, or in 2 divided doses. Elderly Depression 7.5 mg/day PO qHS; increase by 7.5-15 mg/day no more frequently than q1-2Weeks; not to exceed 45 mg/day Alzheimer Dementia-related Depression 7.5 mg/day PO qHS; increase by 7.5-15 mg/day no more frequently than q1-2Weeks; not to exceed 60 mg/day Hepatic impairment: Clearance is reduced; monitor closely

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment (CrCl <39 mL/min): Clearance is reduced; monitor closely

Contraindication

Mirtazapine Tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine or to any of the excipients.

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