Vilazodone (Vilazodone)
Overview of Vilazodone
Vilazodone is a seletive Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor and 5HT1A Receptor partial Antagonist, mainly indicated for Major Depressive Disorder
Indication of Vilazodone
Indications
Contraindication of Vilazodone
No data regarding the contra indications of Vilazodone is available.
Side Effects of Vilazodone
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Vilazodone include Disorientation, Hallucinations, Lethargy, Restlessness, serotonin syndrome.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Vilazodone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Dizziness, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Palpitation, Insomnia, Dry mouth, Dyspepsia, Erectile dysfunction, Somnolence, Tremor, Arthralgia, Nausea and vomiting, Paresthesias, Gastroenteritis, Delayed ejaculation, Abnormal dreams, decrease libido, orgasm abnormal.
Precautions of Vilazodone
Scuidal ideation, worsening of Depression, scuidality in Adults, pediatrics Observe , monitor Closely for clinical Worsening, scuidality, behavioural changes. Screen Patients for bipolar Disorders, because it is not recommended in bipolar disorders. Monitor for emergence of Serotonin syndrome or NMS like sign and symptoms take cautions with mania , hypomania, monitor symptoms of withdrawal discontinue treatment in patient with hyponatremia and intervention should be instituted