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The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Auvelity A Fast Acting Antidepressant

Feb 5, 2024
Dr. Aiken and Kellie discuss Auvelity, a fast-acting antidepressant, exploring its pharmacodynamics, benefits of pairing with bupropion, and update on treatment-resistant depression trial. They also delve into Aveleti's efficacy in depression treatment and ongoing studies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Auvelity combines Bute-Proprion and Dex-Tromethorphin for faster relief from depression symptoms.
  • Clinical trials show Auvelity's efficacy surpassing Bute-Proprion in reducing depression symptoms in the first week.

Deep dives

The Composition of Orvellaity

Orvellaity is a combination of two older medications, Bute-Proprion and Dex-Tromethorphin. Bute-Proprion is an orepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, while Dex-Tromethorphin increases glutamate transmission through NMDA and tagganism, similar to other third-line interventions for treatment-resistant depression. Orvellaity is the first oral antidepressant to move beyond the traditional monoamine means of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

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