Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Milnacipran(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Milnace 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, anxiety, decreased appetite, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking Milnace 25 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Milnace 25 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.
The pharmacokinetic profile of milnacipran is characterized by rapid absorption, high bioavailability, low protein binding, and rapid elimination, both by hepatic glucuronidation and renal excretion.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Milnace
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Anxiety
Decreased appetite
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction
The use of milnacipran in patients with uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma is contraindicated. Milnacipran has been associated with an increased risk of mydriasis.
Milnace 25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Milnace 25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Milnace 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Milnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the management of fibromyalgia in patients that are 18 years old or above 26.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), serotonergic drugs (drugs used to treat depression), triptans (medicines used to treat migraine), catecholamines, CNS active drugs or cardiovascular agents.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have high blood pressure, seizures, irregular heartbeat, abnormal bleeding, inflamed or enlarged prostate, low sodium levels, liver or kidney problems.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Milnace 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Milnace 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Milnace 25 Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Milnace 25 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Milnace 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Milnace 25 Tablet addictive?
Milnace 25 Tablet does not cause addiction
Q. Is Milnace 25 Tablet narcotic?
Milnace 25 Tablet is not a narcotic
Q. Is Milnace 25 Tablet a generic or a controlled substance?
Milnace 25 Tablet is a generic and not a controlled substance
Q. Does Milnace 25 Tablet cause weight loss?
Milnace 25 Tablet may cause this side effect. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems during your treatment.
