Mirtazapine Essays

  • Critical Appreciation Of Charles Simic Poetry

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    Charles Simic could be considered one of the most unique poets of our time. Simic has lived through many experiences that help contribute to the uniqueness of his poetry. Through his poetry, Simic uses strong language and vivid imagery to recount the tortures of living during the time of war, being in exile, and dealing with the struggles of insomnia. Charles Simic moved to America when he was still young. As a result, he used the idea of living in exile in his poetry. In the poem “Pastoral,” the

  • Pharmacy Assisted Suicide Case Study

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    Question one A) 1-Moclobemide (competitively and reversibly MOA-A inhibitor) Dose: 300 mg daily in 1 or 2 doses initially, then after 2 weeks the dose increase as indicated to 450–600 mg daily in 1 or 2 doses. The maximum daily dose is 600 mg. 2-Mirtazapine (tetracyclic antidepressant) Dose: initially 15 mg at night then increase the dose gradually as indicated to 30 -45 mg at night, up to a maximum 60 mg. Moclobemide Counselling: It is best to take Moclobemide with or after food. To void trouble sleeping

  • Nala Case Studies

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    any bacterial infections and inhibit any growth of bacteria. Give two 20mg tablets of Famotidine orally once daily. This would help reduce the amount of acid the stomach makes so it would treat or prevent possible ulcers. Give one 15mg tablet of Mirtazapine orally once daily if not eating. This is an appetite stimulant would help stimulate her appetite if she does not eat. Make sure to restrict Nala's activity, which means no running, jumping, and rough housing for ten days. We recommended the client

  • Clinical Reflection

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    For example, one drug we discussed today was mirtazapine (Remeron). I learned that this drug is both an antidepressant and an appetite stimulant. With my clinical instructor and my clinical group, we discussed why this drug would be given. I learned that the drug’s two functions worked hand-in-hand. Because

  • cotards syndrome

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    The walking dead does in fact exist. However, it is not the flesh eating zombie that many think about when hearing the term ‘walking dead.’ Instead, it is a rare and serious mental disorder also known as Cotard’s Syndrome. “In 1880, Jules Cotard (1840-1889) described the syndrome that bears his name as a constellation of false nihilistic beliefs, often in the form of self-negation.” (Ramirez-Bermudez, Aguilar-Venegas, Crail-Melendez, Espinola-Nadurille, Nente & Mendez, 2010) Throughout time there

  • Dementia And Its Effects On Mental Health

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    depression is commonly caused by the reduced function of the chemical transmitter that occurs in the brain. Some antidepressants can increase the already present confusion of dementia patients. Instead of these, antidepressants such as mianserin and mirtazapine are prescribed due to their lack of side effects. • Hypnotics are typically taken to reduce the effect of persistent restlessness that dementia can cause as an individual will attempt to rest. These medications may alleviate the symptoms of dementia

  • Eating Disorder Case Study

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    Labs/screenings: BUN, electrolytes, CBC, Thyroid function, UA, if malnourished perform an EKG, calcium, phosphorous, LFT, blood chemistry Medications: Stool softeners – docusate calcium 240mg capsule for constipation prevention, Remeron (mirtazapine) 15mg at hs for one week Teaching plan: Educating family that patients will resist hospitalization and plea for their families to remove them from the hospital. Body image correct BMI, nutritional counseling for appropriate diet and exercise

  • The Effects of Marijuana on Today’s Youth

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    Introduction The use of drugs and mind-alternating substances has been a part of society for decades. The ‘high’ that people attain from the use of such substances is very attractive and exciting however, the effects of this use are minimized. Particularly for youth, a group of individuals who are seeking independence and experimentation, drug use represents the balance between taking risks and taking responsibility for one’s actions. However, the developmental processes of adolescents are known

  • Antidepressant Drugs

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    common method used together to treat depression. The most common antidepressant drugs that are used: Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine), and Zoloft (sertraline) that have been used to treat serotonin, while Effexor (venlaxafine) and Remeron (mirtazapine) have been used to treat serotonin and norepinephrine. The antidepressant medications that are given are classified into different areas that affect different neurotransmitters in particular ways. Serotonin and norepinephrine are both used to ease