Mianserine: Drug Information

Other names: Depnon, Seridac, Tetradep

Drug Class: Antidepressant

Uses of Mianserine:

Mianserine is recommended for the treatment of mild to severe depression. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of nonadreline at the alpha 1 and alpha 2 receptors. One of the biggest advantages of this medicine is that it has less antimuscarinic effect than that of tricyclic antidepressants.

Dosage:

Mianserine can be taken rally with or without meals in the exact dosage prescribed by your doctor at regular intervals everyday. Do not stop taking the medication abruptly without the consent of your doctor as it may worsen some of the symptoms of the disorder you are being treated for.

Warnings and Precautions:

Mianserine should not be taken by patients who are hypersensitive to the drug.

It is not recommended for patients who have symptoms of mania or bipolar disorders.

Caution is advised when prescribing this medicine to patients diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or liver disease, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

Regular blood count monitoring is required, especially in the first three months of therapy.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing before taking this medicine.

Do not consume alcohol when taking this medicine.

Drug Interactions:

A marked decrease in blood levels has been observed if Mianserine is taken along with other medications such as phenobarbitone, carbamazepine and phenytoin. Do not take any central nervous system (CNS) depressants when taking this medicine. Use of mono amine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and antihypertensives is also prohibited when taking Mianserine.

Side effects of Mianserine:

Some of the most common side effects of the medicine include lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, weight gain, changes in the levels of blood sugar, blood dyscrasias and hepatitis.

Overdose:

In case of an overdose of the medication, you must report to your doctor at the earliest or contact your local poison control center.