Drug Name:Vortioxetine
Drug Class:Serotonin modulator and stimulator
Mechanism of Action:
  • Inhibits serotonin reuptake
  • Modulates serotonin receptor activity
Use:
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to vortioxetine
  • Concomitant use with MAO inhibitors
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology