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REMERON SOLTAB (mirtazapine)

CNS Approved 2001-01-12

Remeron SolTab is a medication used for adults who have major depressive disorder. It helps patients with this condition by addressing the symptoms of clinical depression. This drug is prescribed to help manage the mental health needs of adult patients experiencing these depressive episodes.

Source: FDA Label • Merck

How REMERON SOLTAB Works

While the exact process is not fully clear, this medication works by acting as an antagonist at specific central presynaptic α2-adrenergic receptors. By blocking these inhibitory receptors, the drug helps enhance both noradrenergic and serotonergic activity within the central nervous system.

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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2001-01-12
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING

Companies

Active Ingredient: MIRTAZAPINE

REMERON SOLTAB Approval History

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What REMERON SOLTAB Treats

1 indications

REMERON SOLTAB is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2001. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Major Depressive Disorder
Source: FDA Label

REMERON SOLTAB Boxed Warning

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Mirtazapine tablets are not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribi...

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Clinical Trial Registry

36 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07430046 MirtaRett CTIS ID: 28366 2024-515411-21-00 Ph 2 recruiting Repurposing Mirtazapine in Rett Syndrome
NCT03852160 CR108567 2018-001890-26, 54135419TRD3011 Ph 3 withdrawn A Study of Esketamine Nasal Spray Plus a New Standard-of-care Oral Antidepressant or Placebo Nasal Spray Plus a New Standard-of-care Oral Antidepressant in Adult and Elderly Participants With Treatment-resistant Depression
NCT06323837 MIRROM 20383 Ph 2 recruiting Mirtazapine for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Use in Opioid Use Disorder Patients Receiving Medication Assisted Treatment
NCT05452174 ESNAP STU00215676 R21HD105101 Ph 1, Ph 2 withdrawn Endeavor to Stop Nausea/Vomiting Associated With Pregnancy (E-SNAP)
NCT04614584 20-30109 Ph 1 completed Mirtazapine and Methamphetamine Drug-drug Interaction Study
NCT05170919 E-21-862 Ph 2 enrolling by invitation Comparing Olanzapine and Mirtazapine in the Improvement of Unintentional Weight Loss for Patients with Advanced Stage Cancer
NCT06309472 MDIBD NIHR302528 Ph 2 recruiting Trial of Mirtazapine for Depression in IBD
NCT05108688 FMASU MD 209/2021 Ph 4 completed Mirtazapine vs Sumatriptan in the Treatment of Postdural Puncture Headache
NCT03283488 Mirtazapine_Cachexia Ph 2 completed Comparison Between Mirtazapine and Megestrol for the Control of Anorexia-cachexia in Cancer Patients in Palliative Care.
NCT04763135 MIR-P 69HCL20_0032 2020-002994-90 Ph 3 terminated Mirtazapine in Cancer-related Poly-symptomatology
NCT03785691 VOMIT VOMIT Ph 2 terminated Validating the Effect og Ondansetron and Mirtazapine in Treating Hyperemesis Gravidarum
NCT04155008 results posted 2019-10218 Ph 4 terminated Nutrition and Pharmacological Algorithm for Oncology Patients Study
NCT02336750 Fudan BR2014-15 CBCSG019 Ph 3 completed Adding Mirtazapine to Dexamethasone and Aprepitant for Delayed Emesis
NCT04908605 FMASU MS251 /202l Ph 4 completed Emergence Agitation After Nasal Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Comparison Between Melatonin and Mirtazapine
NCT04799782 results posted 100712M1F(V) Ph 2 completed Role of Mirtazapine in Ameliorating Sleep Disordered Breathing
NCT03031184 SYMBAD 15/SC/0606 Ph 3 completed Study of Mirtazapine for Agitation in Dementia
NCT03675555 R 47 / 2018 Ph 4 completed Prophylactic Mirtazapine or Dexamethasone for Post-spinal Anesthesia Shivering
NCT01465919 06-2011-130 Ph 4 terminated Efficacy Study of Mirtazapine to Treat Interferon-related Depression During Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C
NCT01302964 results posted 2012P001009 Ph 3 completed Mirtazapine Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents With Pervasive Developmental Disorders
NCT03679052 R 48 / 2018 Ph 4 completed Prophylactic Mirtazapine or Clonidine for Post-spinal Anesthesia Shivering
NCT01165541 results posted QM1 Ph 2 completed A Study of Quetiapine and Mirtazapine for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependency
NCT01888835 1R01DA034527 R01DA034527 Ph 2 completed Mirtazapine for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence Among MSM (M2.0)
NCT02374567 GAP GAP-2014 Ph 3 terminated Pharmacovigilance in Gerontopsychiatric Patients
NCT01458626 MISP # 39888 Ph 4 completed Effectiveness Study of Mirtazapine Combined With Paroxetine in Major Depressive Patients Without Early Improvement
NCT02185131 PT-MAD results posted R21AA022123 5R21AA022123-02 Ph 2 completed Double-blind Pilot Trial of Mirtazapine for the Treatment of Co-occurring AD/MDD.
NCT02646449 YAAD-P results posted 1R21AA022863-01A1 Ph 2 completed Treatment of Young Adults With Comorbid AUD/MDD: A Pilot Medication Trial
NCT01109693 SUN(^_^)D sun-d Ph 4 completed Strategic Use of New Generation Antidepressants for Depression
NCT01263080 RECOVERY2 RECOVERY2 Ph 4 completed Evaluation of Mirtazapine and Folic Acid for Schizophrenia:
NCT01601002 HSREB-102574 Ph 4 completed LEPR Polymorphism Weight Gain by Mirtazapine in Late Life Depression
NCT01178671 results posted R34MH091336 R34MH091336 Ph 4 completed Combined Mirtazapine and SSRI Treatment of PTSD: A Placebo-Controlled Trial
NCT02228239 DRiVESaFe CR104764 2014-002005-38, ESKETINTRD1006 Ph 1 completed Study to Assess the Effects of Esketamine on Safety of On-road Driving in Healthy Participants
NCT02191124 2009-1051 Ph 4 completed The Measurement-based Care in Patients With Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT01501396 201202023 Ph 2 withdrawn Megestrol Acetate With or Without Mirtazapine in Treating Cancer Patients With Weight Loss or Loss of Appetite
NCT00919295 323/2551(EC4) Ph 2 completed Study of Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase Activity, Serum Levels of Cytokines, BDNF, BH4 and Mirtazapine Efficacy in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
NCT00782405 D114432C00027 Ph 3 completed Effect of Quetiapine XR on Sleep in Patients With Major Depression, as Compared With Mirtazapine
NCT00878540 SMMS L2/2008 EudraCT-Nr.: 2008-002704-26 Ph 1 completed Short-term Metabolic Effects of Mirtazapine in Healthy Subjects
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

REMERON SOLTAB FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

REMERON SOLTAB is indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors...

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Data Sources

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