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Vilano 40Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Vilazodone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Vilano 40Mg Tablet

Vilano 40Mg Tablet helps in the treatment of depression. The drug may also be helpful in the treatment of other health problems as per your doctor’s discretion. Vilano 40Mg Tablet is essentially an anti-depressant, and makes serotonin (a brain chemical) more active, in order to improve your mood.

Before you begin taking this medicine, inform your doctor about any health issues you currently have. This may include problems like hypotension, very low levels of sodium in the body, a family history of bipolar disorder or addiction to alcohol and drugs. Also let your doctor known about any bleeding issues, liver and kidney problems or if you suffer from seizures. Provide him with a complete list of medicines, prescribed and non-prescribed that you are taking as well.

Meant to be taken orally, Vilano 40Mg Tablet should be consumed exactly as per the prescription. The drug takes a couple of weeks to start working, which is why it should not be discontinued until the complete course is over. Moreover, Vilano 40Mg Tablet should not be stopped suddenly. This may make the side effects of the drug worse. It is best that the dosage of Vilano 40Mg Tablet is lowered gradually and eventually stopped.

A few common side effects that you may experience once you start taking Vilano 40Mg Tablet are problems with sleep, dizziness, nausea, mouth dryness and diarrhea.

    What are the uses of Vilano 40Mg Tablet

    • Depression

    What are the side effects of Vilano 40Mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Vilano 40Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Vibrex 40mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Vibrex 40mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Patients having impaired kidney function or kidney disease should use this medicine with caution. Before taking any such medicine it should be reported to the doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    How does this medication work?

    Patients with depression have been seen to have imbalanced or really low serotonin which forms one of the three neurotransmitters. Serotonin reuptake inhibitor is selective, Vilano 40Mg Tablet blocks serotonin from gaining re-entry into the cell bodies.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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