What is VORTIOXETINE used for?

VORTIOXETINE (brand name Trintellix) is a Atypical Antidepressant indicated for 14 )..

What are the most common side effects of VORTIOXETINE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for VORTIOXETINE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is VORTIOXETINE the same as Trintellix?

Trintellix is a brand name for VORTIOXETINE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

VORTIOXETINE

Q: How does VORTIOXETINE work?

VORTIOXETINE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of the antidepressant effect of vortioxetine is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the CNS through inhibition of the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT). It also has several other activities including 5-HT3 receptor antagonism and 5-HT1A receptor agonism. The contribution of these activities to vortioxetine's antidepressant effect has not been established..

Atypical Antidepressant

Brand names: Trintellix

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of the antidepressant effect of vortioxetine is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the CNS through inhibition of the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT). It also has several other activities including 5-HT3 receptor antagonism and 5-HT1A receptor agonism. The contribution of these activities to vortioxetine's antidepressant effect has not been established.

Indications

14 ).

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to vortioxetine or any component of the formulation. Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis
• angioedema
• do not start TRINTELLIX in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue ( 4 ).

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when coadministered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone
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Known Side Effects

12 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

>10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Insomnia

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Itching

1-10%

Depression

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → VORTIOXETINE openFDA label JSON → VORTIOXETINE FAERS adverse-event reports → VORTIOXETINE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of VORTIOXETINE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral