Vortioxetine: A new alternative for the treatment of major depressive disorder

Publication date: January–March 2018Source: Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition), Volume 11, Issue 1Author(s): Estela Salagre, Iria Grande, Brisa Solé, Jose Sanchez-Moreno, Eduard VietaAbstractMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious psychiatric condition. Its treatment remains a challenge nowadays. Vortioxetine is a novel antidepressant with a unique profile, as it acts as a multimodal serotoninergic agent. Its efficacy in MDD has been established in many short- and long-term studies, with 7 positive, 4 negative and 1 failed randomized controlled trials. Moreover, its ability to modulate a wide range of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, histamine, glutamate or GABA) confers vortioxetine pro-cognitive effects. Side effects are also different from conventional antidepressants, according to its low incidence of sexual dysfunction, weight gain or cardiovascular alterations. The aim of this systematic review is to describe the pharmacology, clinical efficacy and safety profile of vortioxetine, as well as its potential effectiveness in improving cognitive symptoms.ResumenEl trastorno depresivo mayor (TDM) es una enfermedad psiquiátrica grave cuyo tratamiento sigue siendo un reto en la actualidad. Vortioxetina es un nuevo fármaco antidepresivo con acción multimodal, lo que le confiere un perfil único. Su efectividad antidepresiva ha sido demostrada en varios estudios a corto y largo plazo, con 7 estudios aleatorizados positivos, ...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research