Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Vilazodone(40mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Vilamid 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.
Vilamid 40 Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never 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), and diarrhea. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Before taking Vilamid 40 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, or liver problems 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.
Vilazodone's mechanism of anti-depressant action enhances the release of serotonin across the brain's serotonergic pathways by inhibiting the serotonin transporter (similar to SSRIs) and by simultaneously stimulating serotonin (5-HT1A) receptors via partial agonism
Vilazodone's pharmacokinetic activity (5–80 mg) is dose-proportional. The terminal half-life is approximately 25 hours. When vilazodone is taken with food, the drug's absolute bioavailability is 72%.
Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea
a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
low amount of sodium in the blood.
an increased risk of bleeding.
manic-depression.
suicidal thoughts.
abnormal sexual function.
Vilamid 40 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 Vilamid 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Vilamid 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Vilazodone is used to treat depression in adults. It is an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Vilazodone works by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (such as aspirin, antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, "blood thinners" such as heparin, warfarin). Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding when used with this medication
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vilamid 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Vilamid 40 Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Vilamid 40 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
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. Vilamid 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Vilamid 40 Tablet a narcotic?
No, Vilamid 40 Tablet is not a narcotic
Q. Does Vilamid 40 Tablet help in anxiety?
Yes, Vilamid 40 Tablet helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
