Vortioxetine Hydrobromide is a hydrobromide salt form of vortioxetine, a serotonin (5-HT) modulator and stimulator (SMS), with antidepressant activity. Vortioxetine inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and acts variably as a serotonin receptor agonist (5-HT1A), partial agonist (5-HT1B) or antagonist (5-HT3, 5-HT1D and 5-HT7). It is not clear how this agent's purported multimodal mechanism of action contributes to its antidepressant effect; however, it is presumed to increase the synaptic availability of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Pharmaceutical use:As an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for the manufacture of Vortioxetine Hydrobromide Tablets (trade name: Brintellix / Trintellix), used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.

Research use:For pharmacological research and drug development related to neuropsychiatric disorders.