Vortioxetine

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Antidepressant Drug

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-HT<sbu>7 receptor antagonist