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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, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Mirtazapine Tablets
  • Mirtazapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets
  • Mirtazapine Compounded Oral Suspension, Veterinary

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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H336

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 122(1), 59-68 (2014-12-03)
Hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is among the most consistent neuroendocrine abnormalities in major depressive disorder (MDD). The peptide adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) mediates HPA axis function during stress and is encoded by the proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene polycistronically. After screening
Katarzyna Kamińska et al.
Pharmacological reports : PR, 66(6), 984-990 (2014-12-03)
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
Michael Paulzen et al.
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
Jui-Hsiu Tsai et al.
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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