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Edivoxetine (INN; code name LY-2216684) is a drug which acts as a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and was under development by Eli Lilly for attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and as an antidepressant treatment.[1][2] It was in phase III clinical trials in 2012 for major depressive disorder, but failed to get approval.[1][3]

Effectiveness

In a study published in 2010, edivoxetine succeeded to prove superiority over placebo, as measured by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. However, effectiveness could be observed using the Self-Rated Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology.[4]

In a study published in 2011, using the Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale and the Sheehan Disability Scale, edivoxetine showed superiority over placebo, with higher response and remission rates.[5]

In December 2013, Eli Lilly announced that the clinical development of edivoxetine will be stopped due to lack of efficacy compared to SSRI alone in three separate clinical trials.[6]

Side effects

Side effects significantly associated with edivoxetine are headache, nausea, constipation, dry mouth and insomnia.[4]

The above-mentioned studies report increases of the cardiac rhythm, and one also increases of diastolic and systolic blood pressures.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Jun Yan (March 2012). "Pipeline for new antidepressants flowing slowly". Psychiatric News. 47 (5): 1b–29. doi:10.1176/pn.47.5.psychnews_47_5_1-b. Retrieved 2012-04-27. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Statement on a nonproprietary name adopted by the USAN council - Edivoxetine" (PDF) (Press release). American Medical Association. 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
  3. ^ Chancellor D (November 2011). "The depression market". Nature Reviews. Drug Discovery. 10 (11): 809–10. doi:10.1038/nrd3585. PMID 22037032. S2CID 3194093.
  4. ^ a b c Dubé S, Dellva MA, Jones M, Kielbasa W, Padich R, Saha A, Rao P (April 2010). "A study of the effects of LY2216684, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, in the treatment of major depression". Journal of Psychiatric Research. 44 (6): 356–363. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2009.09.013. PMID 19909980.
  5. ^ a b Pangallo P, Dellva MA, D'Souza DN, Essink B, Russell J, Goldberger C (June 2011). "A randomized, double-blind study comparing LY2216684 and placebo in the treatment of major depressive disorder". Journal of Psychiatric Research. 45 (6): 748–755. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2011.03.014. PMID 21511276.
  6. ^ "Lilly Announces Edivoxetine Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint of Phase III Clinical Studies as Add-On Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder | Eli Lilly and Company".
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