What is the brand name of vilazodone?

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Vilazodone Brand Name

Vilazodone is marketed under the brand name Viibryd 1, 2, 3.

Product Details

Vilazodone hydrochloride is manufactured and marketed by Forest Pharmaceuticals (now part of Allergan/AbbVie) under the brand name Viibryd 2. The medication received FDA approval in 2011 for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults 2, 3.

Available Formulations

Viibryd is available as film-coated tablets in three strengths 1:

  • 10 mg tablets: Pink colored, ellipse shaped, biconvex, debossed with "MV" on one side and "14" on the other 1
  • 20 mg tablets: Orange colored, ellipse shaped, biconvex, debossed with "MV" on one side and "15" on the other 1
  • 40 mg tablets: Blue colored, ellipse shaped, biconvex, debossed with "MV" on one side and "16" on the other 1

Mechanism of Action

Vilazodone is classified as a dual-acting serotonergic agent that combines selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) properties with partial 5-HT1A receptor agonist activity 1, 2, 4. This multimodal mechanism distinguishes it from traditional SSRIs, though the clinical significance of the 5-HT1A partial agonism remains under investigation 5.

References

2
Research

Vilazodone: a novel antidepressant.

American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2012

3
Research

Vilazodone (Viibryd)--a new antidepressant.

The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 2011

4
Research

Vilazodone hydrochloride, a combined SSRI and 5-HT1A receptor agonist for major depressive disorder.

The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2012

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