TL 20 Pill – red egg-shape
The red, egg-shaped pill with the mark TL 20 is known to be Trintellix 20 mg. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. is the supplier.
Trintellix is a medication in the various antidepressant drug family that is used to treat major depressive disorder. Pregnancy cannot be considered risk-free. The prohibited Substances Act (CSA) does not classify Trintellix 20 mg as prohibited.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | Prescription-only |
| Drug Class | Miscellaneous antidepressants |
| Pregnancy Category | C – Risk cannot be ruled out |
| CSA Schedule | Not a controlled drug |
| Labeler / Supplier | Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. |
USES
A prescription medication called Trintellix works on potentially imbalanced brain chemistry.
Adults with major depressive disorder are treated with the antidepressant Trintellix.
Trintellix is offered as an immediate-release tablet in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg concentrations.
June 2016 will see the US launch of Brintellix under the new brand Trintellix, according to May 2016 announcements from Lundbeck and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Following allegations of name confusion in the market between Brintellix and the anti-blood clotting medication Brilinta (ticagrelor), the name was changed. Trintellix and Brintellix are identical in terms of formulation, indication, dose forms, and therapeutic dosages.
WARNINGS
A prescription medication called Trintellix works on potentially imbalanced brain chemistry.
Adults with major depressive disorder are treated with the antidepressant Trintellix.
Trintellix is offered as an immediate-release tablet in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg concentrations.
June 2016 will see the US launch of Brintellix under the new brand Trintellix, according to May 2016 announcements from Lundbeck and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Following allegations of name confusion in the market between Brintellix and the anti-blood clotting medication Brilinta (ticagrelor), the name was changed. Trintellix and Brintellix are identical in terms of formulation, indication, dose forms, and therapeutic dosages.
SIDE EFFECTS
If you have any of the following symptoms of a Trintellix allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, get emergency medical attention.
See your doctor if you experience any new or worsening symptoms, such as changes in your mood or behavior, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty falling asleep, or if you experience impulsivity, irritability, agitation, hostile feelings, aggression, restlessness, hyperactivity (mentally or physically), increased depression, or suicidal thoughts.
Make a quick call to your doctor if you have:
thoughts that race, a decreased need for sleep, extraordinary risk-taking, intense emotions of joy or sorrow, and increased talkativeness;
alterations in vision, pain, redness, or swelling in the eyes;
simple bruises, unexpected bleeding, or blood in the cough; or
low sodium level, which may affect older persons more frequently