Generic name: desvenlafaxine [ des-VEN-la-FAX-een ]
Brand names: Khedezla, Pristiq
Dosage forms: oral tablet, extended release ((as base) 100 mg; (as base) 50 mg; 100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
What is desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant.
Desvenlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder.
Desvenlafaxine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Do not stop using desvenlafaxine without first asking your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use desvenlafaxine if you are allergic to desvenlafaxine or venlafaxine (Effexor).
Do not use desvenlafaxine within 7 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection,
