Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Composition of Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet contains Mirtazapine 7.5 mg (as mirtazapine) tablet. It belongs to the NaSSA (Noradrenergic and Specific Serotonergic Antidepressant) class of medicines.

Uses of Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Treatment of major depressive disorder (depression); may also help associated anxiety and insomnia as advised by a doctor.

Key benefits

• Helps relieve symptoms of depression
• Improves sleep in patients with depression-related insomnia
• May reduce anxiety associated with depression
• Improves appetite in some patients

How Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet works

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that enhances noradrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmission by blocking central presynaptic alpha-2 receptors. It also blocks certain serotonin receptors (5-HT2/5-HT3) and histamine H1 receptors, which can reduce nausea and may cause sedation.

How to take Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually taken once daily at bedtime due to drowsiness; can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause fits, dangerous heart rhythm disturbance and coma, and is particularly dangerous with the older tricyclic medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Most side effects of Mirtajoy are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• increased appetite
• weight gain
• dry mouth
• constipation
• fatigue
• abnormal dreams

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antidepressant. May cause sedation—avoid driving/operating machinery until you know its effect. Monitor for worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, or unusual behavior changes especially in young adults. Use caution in elderly (falls), liver or kidney disease, epilepsy, bipolar disorder/mania, glaucoma, and heart disease. Rare risk of low white blood cells (seek care for fever/sore throat) and serotonin syndrome (agitation, sweating, tremor). Do not stop abruptly; taper as advised.

Do not take Mirtajoy if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or started within the gap your doctor specifies after one.

Interactions with other medicines

MAO inhibitors (contraindicated/avoid), other serotonergic drugs (SSRIs/SNRIs, triptans, tramadol, linezolid, lithium, St John’s wort) increasing serotonin syndrome risk, CNS depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol) increasing drowsiness, strong CYP3A4 inducers (carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin) may reduce effect, CYP inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) may increase levels, anticoagulants like warfarin (monitor INR)

How to store Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), in original pack, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Mirtajoy 7.5 Tablet

Give it a fair trial of several weeks, and keep your review appointments. Take it at the same time each day — at night if it makes you drowsy, in the morning if it disturbs sleep. Talking therapy alongside medicine works better than either alone for most people.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MYK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidepressant

Drug class:

NaSSA (Noradrenergic and Specific Serotonergic Antidepressant)