Mirtazapine

• Mirtazapine is available by prescription only.

• Mirtazapine has anti-nausea and antiemetic effects on dogs and cats.

• Mirtazapine is often given to animals undergoing chemotherapy or to animals suffering from stomach diseases, renal failure, or other conditions where treatment causes a loss of appetite and  nausea.

• The anti-nausea properties of mirtazapine block signals from the intestines and stomach to the brain that would otherwise trigger nausea.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine.

• Do not use within two weeks of a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI).

• Use with caution if your pet it pregnant or nursing.

• Use with caution in animals suffering from...

• Cardiac disease

• Diabetes mellitus

• Certain blood diseases

• Mirtazapine may interact with other medication. Inform your veterinarian of any and all medications your pet is taking, and use with caution in pets taking...

• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

• Tramadol

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow all directions printed on the prescription label.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Serious side effects are rare, but if any serious side effects occur, seek immediate veterinary attention.

• Some common signs of serious side effects include...

• elevated heart rate

• tremors

• fever

• difficulty breathing

• dilated pupils

• high blood pressure