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How to Take Desvenlafaxine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as an extended release tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is 50 mg once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Desvenlafaxine

This medication is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), prescribed for depression.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Desvenlafaxine

India :

Defaxin-ER (50mg) | Deslafax (100mg) | Defaxin 50mg Tablet ER | Zyven-OD (100mg) | Zyven-OD (50mg) | Zyven OD (50 mg) | Deslafax (50mg) | Dvenjoy-XR (100mg)

International :

Pristiq

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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