Stereoisomers are molecules with one or more “chiral” centres that allow the possibility of forms with the same chemical formula but differing spatial arrangements. Quinidine and quinine are a naturally occurring pair of stereoisomers, which...
Mirtazapine (Remeron®)
Approved indication:
“Symptomatic relief of depressive illness.” 1
Mechanism of action:
As with all antidepressants the mechanism of therapeutic benefit is unknown. It is an inhibitor of a number of receptors including adrenergic, serotonergic, histaminic and muscarinic....