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Mirtazapine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,2,3,4,10,14b-Hexahydro-2-methylpyrazino[2,1-a]pyrido[2,3-c][2]benzazepine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H19N3
CAS Number:
85650-52-8
Molecular Weight:
265.35
MDL number:
MFCD00865427
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750473
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

mirtazapine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CN1CCN2C(C1)c3ccccc3Cc4cccnc24

InChI

1S/C17H19N3/c1-19-9-10-20-16(12-19)15-7-3-2-5-13(15)11-14-6-4-8-18-17(14)20/h2-8,16H,9-12H2,1H3

InChI key

RONZAEMNMFQXRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA2A(150) , ADRA2B(151) , ADRA2C(152) , HTR2A(3356) , HTR2C(3358)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Mirtazapine USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. 

Also used to prepare standard, standard stock, and system suitability solution for the assay and identification by using liquid chromatography coupled with UV detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): 
  • Mirtazapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets
  • Mirtazapine Compounded Oral Suspension, Veterinary
  • Mirtazapine

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mirtazapine is a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA). Mirtazapine agonizes selective adrenergic and serotonergic receptors so that both NE release and 5-HT1A mediated serotonergic signaling are increased.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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The aim of our study was to understand the mechanism of clinical efficacy of the combination of an antidepressant and risperidone in drug-resistant depression. We studied the effect of an antidepressant (mirtazapine) and risperidone (atypical antipsychotic), given separately or jointly
Andrea de Bejczy et al.
Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 35(1), 43-50 (2014-12-18)
The number of therapeutic drugs available for the treatment of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) is limited, and a well-tolerated, self-administrable drug is much needed. Subgroups of alcohol-dependent individuals, for example, individuals with heredity for AUD, may respond differently to pharmacological
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Psychopharmacology, 232(4), 807-813 (2014-08-26)
The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution pattern of mirtazapine and its metabolite normirtazapine (N-desmethylmirtazapine) in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Concentrations of mirtazapine were measured in blood serum and CSF of 16 patients treated with daily
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International journal of molecular sciences, 15(8), 13223-13235 (2014-07-30)
Major depressive disorder and cardiovascular disease are common serious illnesses worldwide. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors may reduce the mortality of cardiovascular disease patients with comorbid depression. Interferon-γ-inducible protein 10 (IP-10), a type 1 T helper cell
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