This instruction to the drug is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation for self-treatment. The dosage and duration of treatment should only be prescribed by your doctor.

Brintellix is an antidepressant that is prescribed for the treatment of depressive disorder in adult patients. The active ingredient of the drug is vortioxetine hydrobromide. One tablet contains 10 mg of the active substance.

Pharmacological action

Improvement of the condition in depressive disorder is possible due to the mechanism of direct modulation of receptor activity. The active substance of Brentellix inhibits the serotonin transporter. The efficacy of the drug increases when a larger dose is taken. The 5-20 mg medication has been shown to have an effect on most depressive symptoms on the MADRS scale and anxiety disorders on the HAM-A scale. Brintellix helps improve the condition of patients diagnosed with a severe course of depression. The medication acts on cognitive function. It normalizes the quality of life. A safe dose of the active ingredient per day is 5-20 mg. There is no drowsiness or insomnia when taking it. After withdrawal, there is no withdrawal syndrome during long-term or short-term use.