Vilazine 40Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Management of Major Depressive Disorder

• It is contraindicated in patients with Vilazodone hypersensitivity or known allergies to any components in this medication.
• Vilazodone should not be used to treat children and adolescents < 18 years of age.
• It can cause suicidal ideation and behaviour in children, adolescents, and young adults <24 years.
• This medication should not be used in patients with a history of psychiatric conditions such as mania, bipolar disorder, or family history of mania.
• It should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures (fits).

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Insomnia (sleeplessness)
• Dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• This medication can also cause decreased sodium levels (hyponatremia). This can result in headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, irritability, cramps, and convulsions.

Other General Warnings

• If you are on any other medications. This tablet interacts with many other medications that use the same metabolic enzymes.
• If you experience any mood changes or suicidal ideation.

• This medication should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
• It is recommended to take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day, for optimal pharmacological effects of this medication.
• This medication is recommended to be taken with food.
• Swallow this medication as a whole. Do not crush, chew or break this tablet.
• It is recommended to finish the entire course of this medication as prescribed by your treating doctor.
• Abrupt stoppage of the drug can cause withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
• Driving/ use of heavy machinery is not advised while using this medication.
• If you worsen your symptoms such as persistent low mood, increased anxieties, worsening of obsessive behaviour, suicidal ideation, consult your doctor immediately.

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Interactions with other medicines

• This drug should not be used concomitantly or within two weeks of use of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like Selegiline, Rasagiline etc., as it may cause serotonin syndrome, which is potentially life-threatening.
• This medicine with thioridazine, pimozide, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors, including linezolid or methylene blue, is also contraindicated.
• Patients who are taking other medications that increase serotonin levels should receive education regarding the risks. These include tramadol, linezolid, sumatriptan, buspirone, etc.
• It should not be mixed with medications that cause the arrest of bleeding, such as aspirin, NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin, and other anticoagulants or other medicines that cause decreased platelet activity. This may lead to bruising, nose bleeds, or internal bleeding.
• Inform your doctor regarding your current medications at the time of prescription of Vilazine.