Pristiq
Desvenlafaxine tablets for major depressive disorder. It raises both serotonin and norepinephrine, making it different from SSRIs that target one.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Desvenlafaxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
Pristiq is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Pristiq depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Pristiq details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- desvenlafaxine
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- vasomotor menopausal symptoms
- Contraindications
- concurrent MAO inhibitor use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; sweating; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Desvenlafaxine tablets for major depressive disorder. It raises both serotonin and norepinephrine, making it different from SSRIs that target one.
Mechanism of action
Potently inhibits presynaptic serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, boosting active transmitter pools in target synapses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor newborn. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Pristiq names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Desvenlafaxine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.