Which is an appetite stimulant?

• A. Enalapril
• B. Mirataz
• C. Fluoxetine
• D. Prazosin

Answer: (B)

Appetite stimulation is achieved by a medication that directly increases a patient’s desire to eat. Mirataz is the veterinary product name for mirtazapine formulated as a transdermal ointment for cats, and it’s specifically used to boost appetite in cats that aren’t eating well. Mirtazapine helps stimulate appetite by blocking certain serotonin receptors and by blocking alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, which increases norepinephrine and serotonin signaling. This can make food more appealing and reduce nausea, helping a cat start eating again. The other options serve different roles: enalapril is an ACE inhibitor for heart conditions, fluoxetine is an SSRI antidepressant not used as an appetite stimulant, and prazosin is an alpha-1 blocker used for blood pressure and other conditions.