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vilazodone hydrochloride

vilazodone hydrochloride (VIIBRYD) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — vilazodone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

vilazodone hydrochloride (VIIBRYD) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN vilazodone hydrochloride
Brand VIIBRYD
Mechanism Serotonin transporter inhibitor
Target 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Serotonin transporter inhibitor

Primary target: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Intervention B Vilazodone Hydrochloride (HCl) Phase 2 · Adaptive Biotechnologies · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Related & competitor drugs

  1. buspirone hydrochloride Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor partial agonist
  2. vortioxetine hydrobromide Serotonin transporter inhibitor
  3. gepirone hydrochloride Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor agonist
  4. methysergide maleate Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor partial agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is vilazodone hydrochloride?

vilazodone hydrochloride (VIIBRYD) is a serotonin transporter inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for vilazodone hydrochloride?

VIIBRYD is a marketed brand name for vilazodone hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of vilazodone hydrochloride?

vilazodone hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.