Vilazodone

This medication helps in the treatment of depression. It is also helpful in the treatment of other health problems as per your doctor’s discretion. The drug is essentially an anti-depressant and makes serotonin (a brain chemical) more active, in order to improve your mood. Before you begin taking this medicine, inform your doctor about your current health issues.

The medicine should be consumed exactly as per the prescription. It takes a couple of weeks to start working, which is why it should not be discontinued until the complete course is over. Moreover, the medicine should not be stopped suddenly. It is best that the dosage of this medication is lowered gradually and eventually stopped.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Depression

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Allergy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Dizziness

• Anxiety

• Chest Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Dry Mouth

• Abnormal Dreams

• Drowsiness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is unsafe to be used during breastfeeding.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Vilazodone as ingredient

• Vilarest 40Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• VINSURE 20MG TABLET

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Valz 40Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vilazine 20Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vilamid 40Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Vilaxel 20Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Vibrex 40Mg Tablet

  Strides shasun Ltd

• Vilarest 20Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Vilaxel 40Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Valz 20Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Patients with depression have been seen to have imbalanced or really low serotonin which forms one of the three neurotransmitters. Serotonin reuptake inhibitor is selective, this medicine blocks serotonin from gaining re-entry into the cell bodies.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication reacts with citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, ondansetron and nefazodone.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication should be avoided by those who suffer from angle closure glaucoma and seizures.

• Ques : What is Vilazodone?

  Ans : Vilazodone is a medication which performs its action by increasing the levels of serotonin (chemical messengers) in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of Vilazodone?

  Ans : Vilazodone is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like depression and anxiety.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Vilazodone?

  Ans : Loss of appetite, sleeping troubles, dry mouth, dizziness and diarrhea are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Vilazodone?

  Ans : Vilazodone should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/vilazodone

• Vilazodone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06684

• VILAZODONE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=VILAZODONE