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Composition :

VILAZODONE-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
Other Info - VIL0040

FAQs

Vilaxel 40 Tablet contains 'vilazodone' which is an antidepressant. It works by restoring the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a hormone or chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving energy, mood, and emotion levels.

Vilaxel 40 Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia (sleeping problems). These side effects usually resolve without requiring any treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

In case you miss a dose of Vilaxel 40 Tablet , do not take a double dose of Vilaxel 40 Tablet . If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take Vilaxel 40 Tablet at the same time the next day, which were you taking earlier. If you remember the missed dose the next day, leave the skipped dose, and continue with the next dose.

Yes,Vilaxel 40 Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms, if you suddenly stop your medicine even if u feel better. Please reach out a health care professional.

Vilaxel 40 Tablet cannot be used in epilepsy or are having electroconvulsive treatment .Vilaxel 40 Tablet may increase your risk of having a seizure.

Vilaxel 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with alcohol abuse, seizures (fits), liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorder, glaucoma (an eye condition), and bipolar disorder, as the Vilaxel 40 Tablet may worsen these conditions.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet and increase the risk of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Vilaxel 40 Tablet should be used in pregnant women only when clinically needed and if the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vilaxel 40 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Vilaxel 40 Tablet should be used in breastfeeding mothers when clinically needed and if the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vilaxel 40 Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Vilaxel 40 Tablet may affect alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Vilaxel 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Vilaxel 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

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Vilaxel 40 Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

About Vilaxel 40 Tablet

Vilaxel 40 Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘antidepressants’ used to treat the major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression. Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent and intense loneliness (nearly every day for at least two weeks).

Vilaxel 40 Tablet contains ‘Vilazodone’, which increases serotonin levels (a chemical messenger) in the brain. Serotonin is a hormone that helps improve mood, well-being, and happiness. Hence, an increase in serotonin levels helps to decrease symptoms of depression.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Vilaxel 40 Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia (sleeping problems). These side effects usually resolve without requiring any treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Vilaxel 40 Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have seizures (fits), alcohol abuse, liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorder, glaucoma (an eye condition), and bipolar disorder. Vilaxel 40 Tablet should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Vilaxel 40 Tablet is not recommended for children or adolescents below 18 years of age as this medicine increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. No dose adjustments are required for elderly patients. It is not recommended to take alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as it may decrease your alertness.

Uses of Vilaxel 40 Tablet

Major depressive disorder or Clinical depression

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Medicinal Benefits

Vilaxel 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder. It increases the serotonin hormone levels, which improves mood, energy, and feelings of well-being. It can decrease the number and frequency of depressive episodes. It helps in reducing the symptoms of depression effectively and improves quality-of-life. It can also be used to treat anxiety.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Vilaxel 40 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

It is not recommended to take any monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the 14 days after stopping Vilaxel 40 Tablet or do not take Vilaxel 40 Tablet within 14 days after stopping MAOIs. The interaction between these two drugs can be fatal sometimes. Vilaxel 40 Tablet may worsen depression and increase suicidal tendencies, so inform your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual changes in your mood or behaviour. Vilaxel 40 Tablet may cause serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome, which is characterized by symptoms such as high blood pressure, agitation, confusion, excess sweating, and increased heart rate. In such cases, the doctor may discontinue treatment and provide supportive therapy. Vilaxel 40 Tablet may increase bleeding risk when used along with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, or blood thinners. Vilaxel 40 Tablet may activate mania (abnormally heightened response or energy levels), so patients should be screened regularly for bipolar disorder. Vilaxel 40 Tablet may cause hyponatremia (decreased sodium levels in the blood) when used in people with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), a condition in which the body retains too much water. Do not stop taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet even if you feel better without your doctor’s advice. Abrupt stopping this medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms such as sleep problems, irritability, and excessive sweating. The doctor may gradually reduce the dose before completely stopping the treatment from avoiding withdrawal reactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
Taking Safinamide with Amitriptyline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Safinamide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucinations, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
When Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Furazolidone, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Furazolidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
When Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Linezolid, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Linezolid together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
Co-administration of Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Selegiline, which increases the serotonin levels (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Selegiline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, fits, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet and Rasagiline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Rasagiline together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
When Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Procarbazine, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Procarbazine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VilazodonePhenelzine
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How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
When Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Phenelzine, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Phenelzine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Tranylcypromine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Tranylcypromine can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination (seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VilazodoneIsocarboxazid
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How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
When Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Isocarboxazid, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with Isocarboxazid together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vilaxel 40 Tablet:
When Vilaxel 40 Tablet is taken with Fluvoxamine, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vilaxel 40 Tablet and Fluvoxamine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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VILAZODONE-40MGHerbal products/medicines
Moderate

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VILAZODONE-40MGHerbal products/medicines
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
St. John’S Wort

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with St. John's Wort significantly increases the metabolism of Vilaxel 40 Tablet. Avoid taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet with St. John's Wort.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SELEGILINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • ST JOHN'S WORT
  • HYPERICUM PERFORATUM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • ACECLOFENAC
  • BUSPIRONE
  • WARFARIN
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • RIZATRIPTAN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Inform your doctor that you are taking Vilaxel 40 Tablet if you are undergoing any medical or dental treatment.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oils.
  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help maintain neurotransmitters' proper maintenance.
  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges, and pears.
  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosts self-esteem, and provides restful sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors, and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

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