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Trintellix
vortioxetine
Black Box Warnings .
Suicidality
antidepressants incr. suicidality risk in peds and young adult pts in short-term studies; monitor closely for clinical worsening and suicidality; advise families and caregivers of need for close observation and communication w/ prescriber; not approved for peds pts
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
Brand Name Changed in US
- [previously Brintellix]
major depressive disorder
- [20 mg PO qd]
- Start: 10 mg PO qd; Info: may decr. to 5 mg PO qd if not tolerated; max 10 mg/day in CYP2D6 poor metabolizers; if receiving 15-20 mg/day, decr. dose to 10 mg/day x7 days to D/C
renal dosing
- [no adjustment]
- renal impairment: no adjustment
- HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement
hepatic dosing
- [no adjustment]
Peds Dosing .
Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient
- MAO inhibitor use w/in 14 days
- abrupt withdrawal (15-20 mg/day dose)
- caution: pts <25 yo
- caution: elderly pts
- caution: CYP2D6 poor metabolizers
- caution: hyponatremia
- caution: volume depletion
- caution: seizure disorder
- caution: bipolar disorder risk
- caution: glaucoma, angle-closure
- caution: bleeding risk
Drug Interactions .
Overview
vortioxetine
serotonin modulator
- CYP2B6 substrate
- CYP2C8 substrate
- CYP2C9 substrate
- CYP2C19 substrate
- CYP2D6 substrate
- CYP3A4 substrate
- antiplatelet effects
- hyponatremia
- serotonergic effects
- add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use
Contraindicated
- isocarboxazid
- linezolid
- methylene blue injection
- phenelzine
- selegiline transdermal
- tranylcypromine
Avoid/Use Alternative
- 5-HTP
- alfentanil
- almotriptan
- amitriptyline
- amoxapine
- amphetamine
- black cohosh
- bromocriptine
- buprenorphine
- buspirone
- butorphanol
- carbamazepine
- citalopram
- clomipramine
- cocaine
- codeine
- cyclobenzaprine
- desipramine
- desvenlafaxine
- dexmethylphenidate
- dextroamphetamine
- dextromethorphan
- dihydrocodeine
- dihydroergotamine
- doxepin
- doxepin topical
- duloxetine
- edoxaban
- eletriptan
- enoxaparin
- ergotamine
- escitalopram
- fenfluramine
- fentanyl
- fluoxetine
- fluvoxamine
- fondaparinux
- frovatriptan
- gepirone
- granisetron
- hydrocodone
- hydromorphone
- imipramine
- isoniazid
- lasmiditan
- levomilnacipran
- levorphanol
- lisdexamfetamine
- lithium
- meperidine
- metaxalone
- methadone
- methamphetamine
- methylene blue oral
- methylergonovine
- methylphenidate
- metoclopramide
- milnacipran
- mirtazapine
- morphine
- nalbuphine
- naratriptan
- nefazodone
- nortriptyline
- oliceridine
- ondansetron
- opium
- oxycodone
- oxymorphone
- palonosetron
- paroxetine
- pentazocine
- procarbazine
- protriptyline
- rasagiline
- remifentanil
- rizatriptan
- safinamide
- SAMe
- selegiline
- sertraline
- St. John's wort
- sufentanil
- sumatriptan
- tapentadol
- tramadol
- trazodone
- trimipramine
- venlafaxine
- vilazodone
- yohimbe
- ziprasidone
- zolmitriptan
Monitor/Modify Tx
- abrocitinib
- acalabrutinib
- ado-trastuzumab emtansine
- afatinib
- alteplase
- amiloride
- anacaulase topical
- anagrelide
- antithrombin
- apalutamide
- apixaban
- argatroban
- asparaginase
- aspirin
- avapritinib
- axitinib
- bevacizumab
- binimetinib
- bivalirudin
- bosentan
- brentuximab vedotin
- bromelain
- bromfenac ophthalmic
- bumetanide
- bupropion
- butalbital
- cabazitaxel
- cabozantinib
- calaspargase
- cangrelor
- caplacizumab
- carfilzomib
- celecoxib
- cenobamate
- chlorothiazide
- chlorthalidone
- cilostazol
- cisplatin
- clopidogrel
- collagenase clostridium histolyticum
- cyclophosphamide
- cysteamine
- dabigatran
- dabrafenib
- dacomitinib
- dalteparin
- danshen
- dasatinib
- deferasirox
- defibrotide
- desmopressin
- deuruxolitinib
- diclofenac
- diclofenac ophthalmic
- diclofenac topical
- dicloxacillin
- diflunisal
- dimethyl fumarate
- dinutuximab
- diosmin
- dipyridamole
- diroximel fumarate
- efavirenz
- encorafenib
- enzalutamide
- epoprostenol
- eptifibatide
- erlotinib
- eslicarbazepine acetate
- ethacrynic acid
- ethanol
- etodolac
- etravirine
- evening primrose oil
- fenoprofen
- fenugreek
- fexinidazole
- flurbiprofen
- flurbiprofen ophthalmic
- fosphenytoin
- fruquintinib
- furosemide
- garlic
- gefitinib
- gemtuzumab ozogamicin
- ginkgo
- heparin
- hydrochlorothiazide
- hydrocortisone
- ibrutinib
- ibuprofen
- ibuprofen lysine
- icosapent ethyl
- ifosfamide
- iloprost inhaled
- imatinib
- indapamide
- indomethacin
- ivosidenib
- ketoprofen
- ketorolac
- ketorolac ophthalmic
- lenvatinib
- lifileucel
- lopinavir/ritonavir
- lorlatinib
- lumacaftor/ivacaftor
- magnesium citrate
- magnesium salicylate
- mannitol
- mavacamten
- mavorixafor
- meclofenamate
- mefenamic acid
- meloxicam
- methotrexate
- methyl salicylate topical
- metolazone
- mitapivat
- mitotane
- modafinil
- monomethyl fumarate
- mycophenolate mofetil
- mycophenolic acid
- nabumetone
- nafcillin
- naproxen
- nattokinase
- nepafenac ophthalmic
- niacin (vitamin B3)
- nilotinib
- nintedanib
- nusinersen
- omega-3-acid
- oxaliplatin
- oxaprozin
- oxcarbazepine
- oxytocin
- pacritinib
- pazopanib
- pegaspargase
- penicillin G
- pentobarbital
- pentosan polysulfate sodium
- pentoxifylline
- pexidartinib
- phenobarbital
- phenytoin
- piperacillin
- piroxicam
- pirtobrutinib
- plasminogen, human
- polyethylene glycol
- polyethylene glycol/electrolytes
- ponatinib
- porfimer
- pralsetinib
- prasugrel
- primidone
- quinidine (antiarrhythmic)
- quinidine (CYP2D6 inhibitor)
- ramucirumab
- ranibizumab
- regorafenib
- repotrectinib
- resveratrol
- reteplase
- revakinagene taroretcel
- rifabutin
- rifampin
- rifapentine
- rivaroxaban
- romidepsin
- salsalate
- saw palmetto
- selinexor
- selpercatinib
- selumetinib
- sirolimus albumin-bound
- sorafenib
- sotatercept
- sotorasib
- spironolactone
- sulfate bowel prep
- sulindac
- sunitinib
- tenecteplase
- terbinafine
- ticagrelor
- tipranavir
- tirofiban
- tisotumab vedotin
- tivozanib
- tolmetin
- torsemide
- tovorafenib
- trametinib
- treprostinil
- triamterene
- upadacitinib
- vadadustat
- valproic acid
- vandetanib
- vasopressin
- vinpocetine
- vorapaxar
- warfarin
- willow bark
- zanubrutinib
- ziv-aflibercept
Caution Advised
- abiraterone acetate
- adagrasib
- berotralstat
- capivasertib
- cinacalcet
- eliglustat
- fedratinib
- givosiran
- mirabegron
- rolapitant
- thioridazine
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- suicidality
- depression exacerbation
- hypomania
- mania
- serotonin syndrome
- SIADH
- hyponatremia
- glaucoma, angle-closure
- seizures
- anaphylaxis
- angioedema
- bleeding
- withdrawal sx if abrupt D/C (15-20 mg/day)
Common Reactions
- nausea
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- xerostomia
- constipation
- vomiting
- flatulence
- abnormal dreams
- pruritus
- sexual dysfxn
Safety/Monitoring .
Monitoring Parameters
sx suicidality, clinical worsening, and/or unusual behavior changes, especially during initial tx or after dose changes
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
weigh risk/benefit during pregnancy, esp. in 3rd trimester; inadequate human data available, though risk of neonatal withdrawal sx or serotonin syndrome based on human data w/ SSRIs; risk of neonatal persistent pulmonary HTN or autism inconclusive based on human data w/ SSRIs; no known risk of teratogenicity based on animal data at 58x and 77x MRHD; possible risk of postpartum hemorrhage based on human data w/ SSRIs, esp. if used w/in 1mo before delivery
Pregnancy Registry
encourage pts to enroll in National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or www.womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/
Lactation
Clinical Summary
weigh risk/benefit while breastfeeding; no human data available to assess risk of infant harm or effects on milk production
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: liver; CYP450: 2A6, 2B6, 2C8/9, 2C19, 2D6 (primary), 3A4/5 substrate
Excretion: urine 59% (none unchanged), feces 26%; Half-life: 66h
Subclass: Serotonin Modulators
Mechanism of Action
exact mechanism of action unknown; selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, antagonizes serotonin 5-HT3 receptors, and agonizes serotonin 5-HT1A receptors
Formulary .
No Formulary Selected
Manufacturer/Pricing .
Manufacturer: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. and Lundbeck Inc.
DEA/FDA: Rx
Approximate Retail Price
from http://www.goodrx.com/trintellix
oral tablet:
- 5 mg (30 ea): $441.00
- 10 mg (30 ea): $441.00
- 20 mg (30 ea): $441.00
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