
Trintellix
Vortioxetine tablets for major depressive disorder. It targets serotonin reuptake and receptors to help balance mood.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Vortioxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
Trintellix is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Trintellix depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Trintellix details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- vortioxetine
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Serotonin Receptor Modulator
- Pharmacological class
- Antidepressant
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- dry mouth; dizziness; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lundbeck
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Vortioxetine tablets for major depressive disorder. It targets serotonin reuptake and receptors to help balance mood.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic serotonin reuptake while modulating 5-HT receptor activities to balance central neurotransmitter pools.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Trintellix names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Vortioxetine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.