Vilazodone - AbbVie
Alternative Names: EMD-68843; SB-659746A; Viibryd; Vilazodone hydrochlorideLatest Information Update: 06 Dec 2023
At a glance
- Originator Merck KGaA
- Developer AbbVie; Allergan; m8 Pharmaceuticals
- Class Amides; Antidepressants; Benzofurans; Indoles; Nitriles; Piperazines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action 5-HT1A serotonin receptor agonists; Serotonin uptake inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Major depressive disorder
- Phase III Generalised anxiety disorder
- Phase II Social phobia
- No development reported Sexual function disorders
Most Recent Events
- 04 Dec 2023 m8 Pharmaceuticals has been acquired by Acino
- 15 Apr 2021 Discontinued - Phase-III for Major depressive disorder (In adolescents, In children) in Canada (PO)
- 08 May 2020 Allergan has been acquired and merged into AbbVie