Voloxin 50 mg, 100 mg XR tablet.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 05 May 2020
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Dosage (summary)
50 mg once daily, max 100 mg; adjust for renal impairment.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAOIs
- CNS-active medicines
- Serotonergic medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to desvenlafaxine
- Concomitant MAOI use
- Patients < 18 years
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Insomnia
Counselling Points
- Take at the same time daily
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor for mood changes
Serious warnings
- Risk of suicidality
- Serotonin syndrome
- Increased blood pressure
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