Norepinephrine Injection Concentrate and Vortioxetine Hydrobromide

• Generic Name: norepinephrine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Levophed, Levophed Bitartrate

Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Norepinephrine is often used during CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).

Norepinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: vortioxetine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Trintellix, Brintellix

Treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

APA states that effectiveness of antidepressants is generally comparable between and within classes of medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), MAO inhibitors, and other antidepressants (e.g., bupropion, mirtazapine, trazodone). Choose antidepressant based mainly on the following factors: patient preference; nature of prior response to medication; safety, tolerability, and anticipated adverse effects; concurrent psychiatric and medical conditions; specific properties of the medication (e.g., half-life, actions on CYP isoenzymes, other drug interactions); and cost. For most patients, an SSRI, SNRI, mirtazapine, or bupropion is considered optimal.