Vilazodone

Definition

A selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and a 5-HT-1A receptor partial agonist, with antidepressant and anti-anxiety activities. Vilazodone inhibits the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft while stimulating the release of 5-HT into the synaptic cleft. This increases the concentration of 5-HT in the synaptic cleft and potentiates serotonergic neurotransmission in the central nervous system.

Also known as 5-{4-[4-(5-cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)butyl]piperazin-1-yl}benzofuran-2-carboxamide, EMD 515259, VILAZODONE — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC N06AX24 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C90716 per NCIT
• SCTID 702837008 per RXNORM
• SCTID 715638004 per RXNORM
• UNII S239O2OOV3 per RXNORM

Indications