Vortioxetine

Therapeutic Group

Anti-depressants

Indication 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)