Vilazodone

Vilazodone

Summary

Vilazodone is an antidepressant agent used for the treatment of major depressive disorder that targets the 5-HT transporter and 5-HT1A receptors.

Brand Names: Viibryd

Generic Name: Vilazodone

Background

Vilazodone is a novel compound with combined high affinity and selectivity for the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) transporter and 5-HT(1A) receptors^Label,2. Vilazodone may also be associated with less sexual dysfunction and weight gain³. Vilazodone was given FDA approval on January 21, 2011^5,2.

Weight Average: 441.5249
Monoisotopic: 441.216475133

Chemical Formula: C₂₆H₂₇N₅O₂