Description
Desvenlafaxine Extended Release Tablets come with the branding “DESNAL – 100” and it helps treat a common mental health condition called depression. Depression can make you feel sad and hopeless for a long time, and can also cause problems with sleep, appetite, and energy. Symptoms can include feeling down, losing interest in things, trouble sleeping, feeling tired, and having thoughts of harming yourself.
Desvenlafaxine Extended Release Tablets work by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain called serotonin and norepinephrine. These chemicals help keep your mood stable and can help improve your symptoms of depression. By taking this medicine, you can start to feel better and enjoy life again.
Medical Benefits
- It is used for the treatment of a major depressive disorder.
- It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical messengers (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. This maintains mental balance helps in regulating mood, and treats depression.
Dirеctions For Usе
- Swallow Desvenlafaxine Extended Release Tablets with a full glass of watеr unlеss dirеctеd othеrwisе.
- Do not crush, brеak, or chеw this tablеt.
- Follow thе rеcommеndеd dosagе providеd by your hеalthcarе professional or as indicatеd on thе product packaging.
Storagе
- Ensurе thе tablеt is out of rеach of childrеn.
- Placе it in a cool and dry place.
- Shiеld it from sunlight.
Precautions
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Desvenlafaxine Extended Release Tablets as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.
- Consult your healthcare provider before its consumption as it may interact with antipsychotics (aripiprazole, lurasidone, quetiapine), CNS stimulants (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, phentermine, lisdexamfetamine), painkillers (ibuprofen, tramadol), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), an antihistamine (cetirizine).
- This medicine belongs to pregnancy category C, so consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Inform your doctor before this tablet prescription if you have urinary tract obstruction, glaucoma, high blood pressure, seizures, renal disease, mania, or hyponatremia (low levels of sodium).
- This composition may pass into breast milk so consult a doctor before taking it.
Side Effects
- Loss of appetite
- Anxiety
- Sweating
- Sleepiness
- Erectile dysfunction
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I take this composition if I have glaucoma?
Yes, it may dilate your pupils, which can trigger a glaucoma attack. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor if you have glaucoma.
Does this composition cause seizures?
Yes, it may cause seizures, especially if you have a history of seizure disorders. Before taking this tablet, inform your doctor if you have ever had a seizure.
Can this tablet cause serotonin syndrome?
Yes, taking it with other medications, such as MAOIs, linezolid, or intravenous methylene blue, can cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome. This condition can affect how the brain, blood vessels, muscles, and digestive system work. Avoid taking this medicine with these medications.
Does this composition cause unusual bleeding?
Yes, it may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising, especially when taken with painkillers and blood thinners. If you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, consult your doctor immediately.
