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Nassa is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
The right dosage of Nassa depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Nassa are Dry Mouth, Headache, Weight gain. While these are the most often observed Nassa side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nassa are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Nassa's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Nassa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nassa related warnings section.
Nassa is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Suicidal Tendency, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nassa are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Nassa may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nassa is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Nassa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Nassa safe for pregnant women?
Nassa may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nassa again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nassa safe during breastfeeding?
Nassa may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nassa on the Kidneys?
Nassa has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nassa on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Nassa on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Nassa on the Heart?
Nassa is rarely harmful for the heart.
Nassa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nassa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nassa habit forming or addictive?
Nassa does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nassa as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Nassa should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Nassa can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nassa
Taking Nassa with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nassa
Taking Nassa with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Nassa should not be discontinued without the doctor's advice because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug and can result in a withdrawal syndrome. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Nassa may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
Take Nassa as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
Nassa is a brand name of mirtazapine and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as antidepressants. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of depression (major depressive disorder). It is used off-label for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and hot flashes.
Yes, Nassa might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is an infrequent side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. Generally, normal hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 865-866
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 462-463
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Remeron® (mirtazapine)
