Vortioxetine
Therapeutic Group
Anti-depressantsIndication Dosage
Vortioxetine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.
Major Depression:
- Adult: Initially 10 Mg Once Daily; Can Be Adjusted According To Response From 5 To 20 Mg Once Daily
- Elderly: Initially 5 Mg Once Daily; Increased If Necessary Up To 20 Mg Once Daily
Content
- Tab 10mg /20mg: Vortioxetine 10mg /20mg
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
- Selective Serotonin (5-ht) Re-uptake Inhibitor and 5-ht3 and 5-ht1a Receptors Antagonist
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Abnormal Dreams
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Vomiting
- Flushing
- Night Sweats.
- Rare: Bleeding Disorders
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (discontinue)
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Sexual Dysfunction (with Higher Dose)