Nefazodone

Information about Nefazodone

Nefazodone is a serotoninergic modulating antidepressant that is used in therapy of depression, aggressive behavior and panic disorder.

Liver safety of Nefazodone

Nefazodone therapy has been associated with transient, usually asymptomatic elevations in serum aminotransferase levels and has been linked to several instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury some of which have been fatal.

Mechanism of action of Nefazodone

Nefazodone (ne faz' oh done) is a phenylpiperazine derivative whose mechanism of action is believed to be inhibition of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, which results in increased levels and activity of these neurotransmitters. However, the actual mechanism of action is unknown and nefazodone also is a weak serotonin and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist.

FDA approval information for Nefazodone

Nefazodone was approved for use in moderate and severe depression in the United States in 1988, but was subsequently linked to many cases of acute liver injury, some of which were fatal, and is no longer in common use.

Brand name for Nefazodone

Nefazodone is available in tablets of 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 mg in several generic forms and formerly under the brand name of Serzone.

Dosage and administration for Nefazodone

The recommended dosage for depression in adults is 200 mg daily that can be increased in 100 mg amounts to a maximum of 600 mg daily.

Side effects of Nefazodone

Common side effects of nefazodone are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, decreased libido, abnormal dreams, increased appetite and weight gain.

The following are antidepressant subclasses and drugs

MAO Inhibitors Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine

SNRIs Duloxetine, Levomilnacipran, Venlafaxine

SSRIs Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Vilazodone, Vortioxetine

Tricyclics Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Trimipramine

Miscellaneous Bupropion, Flibanserin, Mirtazapine, Nefazodone, Trazodone

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  Chemical structure of Nefazodone
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  Ball-and-stick model of Nefazodone