Detail Drug Information

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