Manufacturer: Lundbeck India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Vortioxetine(20mg)
Brintellix 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it should be taken regularly at the same time each day. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after your symptoms resolve. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully while taking this medicine. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse.
Brintellix 20mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants.
The pharmacokinetics of vortioxetine are linear and dose proportional, with a mean terminal half-life of approximately 66 h and steady-state plasma concentrations generally achieved within 2 weeks of dosing. The mean absolute oral bioavailability of vortioxetine is 75%. No food effect on pharmacokinetics was observed.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Brintellix
Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
low amount of sodium in the blood.
manic behavior.
a form of mania that has a lower severity of symptoms.
manic-depression.
suicidal thoughts.
abnormal sexual function.
Brintellix 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Brintellix 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Brintellix 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Vortioxetine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The efficacy of BRINTELLIX was established in six 6 to 8 week studies (including one study in the elderly) and one maintenance study in adults.
depression.
angle closure glaucoma.
bleeding.
hyponatremia.
mixed/manic episode.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Brintellix 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Brintellix 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Brintellix 20mg Tablet helps treat depression in adults.
It can be taken with or without food. However, take with food and/or at night to reduce nausea, diarrhea, or gas.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
It may take 8-12 weeks to see full effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after the resolution of symptoms.
Your doctor may alter your dose based on your response to the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well.
Talk to your doctor if you experience sudden mood changes or unusual thoughts.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brintellix 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What class of drug is Brintellix 20mg Tablet?
Brintellix 20mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin modulator and simulator (SMS). It is used to treat depression. This medicine helps by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.
Q. What are the side effects of Brintellix 20mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Brintellix 20mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting and constipation. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome, but if these side effects do not subside and worry you, you must consult your doctor as he/she may suggest ways to prevent or treat them.
Q. How long does it take for Brintellix 20mg Tablet to work?
Brintellix 20mg Tablet usually takes around 1-2 weeks to show improvement in the symptoms. Your sleep, appetite and energy levels are among the first physical symptoms to get better and hence signify that the medicine has started having its impact on you. However, remarkable benefits, such as those in your depression, may be seen after about 6-8 weeks of treatment.
Q. Will Brintellix 20mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Brintellix 20mg Tablet does not cause significant weight changes according to research reports. However, one study showed only 0.67 kgs of mean weight gain in some individuals who had been treated with Brintellix 20mg Tablet for a long term.
Q. What if I stop taking Brintellix 20mg Tablet?
You should never stop taking Brintellix 20mg Tablet without discussing it with your doctor. If you stop taking Brintellix 20mg Tablet abruptly, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Continue taking Brintellix 20mg Tablet for the duration as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If you are not able to tolerate a dose or if you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Should Brintellix 20mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Brintellix 20mg Tablet can be taken once a day either in the morning or at night. However, it is usually recommended to take Brintellix 20mg Tablet once a day in the morning since it can make you feel restless or keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
