MDD XR 25 Tablet (Desvenlafaxine 25mg)

MDD XR 25mg

MDD XR 25MG contain desvenlafaxine which belongs to a group of medicine called SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors). It is used to treat depression. This medicine works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers such as serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Always take MDD XR 25MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness, insomnia, constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, anxiety, decreased sex drive, delayed orgasm, and ejaculation.

USES OF MDD XR 25MG

• Treat depression

HOW MDD XR 25MG WORKS

MDD XR 25MG works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers such as serotonin and noradrenaline, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take MDD XR 25MG exactly as your doctor has told you. It must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MDD XR 25MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Dry mouth:

Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candies. Control your caffeine intake. Do not use mouthwashes. Sip water regularly.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Constipation: 

Eat fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluids such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.

Sleepiness:

Get up and move around to feel awake. Take a nap to take the edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid weakness.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• Triptans (used to treat migraine headaches)
• Tricyclics, lithium, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRIs), antipsychotic drugs, or other dopamine antagonists, such as metoclopramide (used to treat mood, anxiety, psychotic, or thought disorders)
• Silbutramine
• Tramadol
• St. John’s Wort
• MAOIs (including linezolid, an antibiotic)
• Tryptophan supplements
• Other medicines containing venlafaxine