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Revision as of 01:29, 8 August 2024
Drug class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Vortioxetine (BRINTELLIX)（中文：沃替西汀）
Common Strengths of Vortioxetine
Vortioxetine are available in the following strengths:
- 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg tablets
Drug Trade Names of Vortioxetine
Brintellix
Drug Usage
Treatment of major depressive disorder in adults
Mechanism of Action
Vortioxetine has a miltimodal mechanism of action:
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- 5-HT1A receptor agonist
- 5-HT1B receptor partial agonist
- 5-HT3, 5-HT1D and 5-HT7 receptor antagonist
