Active Ingredient: Vortioxetine
Vortioxetine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive episodes in adults.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
5 - 20 mg
From 5 To 20 mg once every day
10 mg
The starting and recommended dose of vortioxetine is 10 mg once daily in adults less than 65 years of age.
Depending on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg vortioxetine once daily or decreased to a minimum of 5 mg vortioxetine once daily.
After the depressive symptoms resolve, treatment for at least 6 months is recommended for consolidation of the antidepressive response.
Treatment discontinuation: Patients treated with vortioxetine can abruptly stop taking the medicinal product without the need for a gradual reduction in dose.
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