Brintellix 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: January 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of major depressive disorder and relapse prevention.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose 10 mg once daily, may adjust 5-20 mg based on response.
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAOIs
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- Serotonergic medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to vortioxetine
- Concomitant use with MAOIs
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
Counselling Points
- Monitor for suicidal behavior
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
- Caution with driving due to dizziness
Serious warnings
- Risk of suicidal thoughts
- Serotonin syndrome
- Seizures
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