Vilazodone Hydrochloride(vil az’ ah dohn)
Viibryd
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C
Drug Classes
Antidepressant
SSRI
Therapeutic Actions
Acts as an antagonist at central serotonin receptor sites and as an SSRI; this action is thought to account for its antidepressive effect.
Indications
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Treatment of adults with major depressive disorder
Available Forms
Tablets—10, 20, 40 mg
Dosages
Adults
Initially, 10 mg/day PO for 7 days, followed by 20 mg/day PO for 7 days; then increase to maintenance dosage of 40 mg/day PO taken with food.
Pediatric patients
Safety and efficacy not established.
Pharmacokinetics
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Metabolism: Hepatic: T1/2; 25 hr
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