Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT D FAX 50 TABLET
D FAX 50 TABLET contains Desvenlafaxine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidepressants. It is used in adults to manage major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder (also known as clinical depression) is a mental health disorder characterized by persistant depressed mood, lack of interest, feeling of guilt, sleep disturbances or sucidial thoughts for a prolonged period (more than 2 weeks) that causes significant impairment in performing day-to-day activities.
Take D FAX 50 TABLET for the stipulated duartion mentioned by your doctor. Although, you might feel improvement in your condition after 2 weeks of therapy with D FAX 50 TABLET, it may take several weeks for D FAX 50 TABLET to deliver complete benefits. Therefore, continue to take D FAX 50 TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy.
Before taking D FAX 50 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have high blood fat levels or any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have or have a family history of bipolar disorder, mania or epilepsy. Do not take D FAX 50 TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor.
Talk to your doctor if you are currently taking other antidepressant medicines (such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Ex. isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine)) while taking D FAX 50 TABLET. You must also inform your doctor if you have taken any antidepressant (especially monoamine oxidase inhibitor) within the last 14 days.
D FAX 50 TABLET may make you feel dizzy or sleepy. Therefore, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines that requires complete concentration.
Other side effects might include decreased sex drive, increased sweating, constipation, and dry mouth. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen. Also, inform your doctor immediately if you experience any worsening or depression, unusual behaviour or have suicidal thoughts after taking D FAX 50 TABLET.
USES OF D FAX 50 TABLET
- Manage major depressive disorder (depression) in adults
HOW D FAX 50 TABLET WORKS
D FAX 50 TABLET is a potent antidepressant drug. It contains a medicine called desvenlafaxine which is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI). It acts by increasing the levels of certain chemicals (serotonin and norepinephrine) within the brain that elevates your mood and stabilizes mental health. As a result, it makes you feel active and energetic.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take D FAX 50 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not cursh or chew the medicine.
D FAX 50 TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of theray for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Continue to take D FAX 50 TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS OF D FAX 50 TABLET
COMMON
- nausea
- dizziness, tiredness
- feeling sleepy or difficulty in sleeping
- increased sweating
- constipation, decreased appetite, dry mouth, diarrhea
- anxiety
- decreased sex drive, delayed ejaculation, problems in erection
- feeling shaky
- difficulty in passing urine
- weight gain or weight loss
RARE
Stop taking D FAX 50 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of serotonin syndrome (feeling agitated, hallucinations, confusion, loss of consciousness, fast heartbeat, feeling dizzy, increased sweating, flushing, tremors, stiff muscles or muscle twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or seizures)
- worsening of hypertension (high blood pressure)
- increased signs of bleeding or bruising
- problems in vision (such as blurred vision, eye swelling or pain, seeing halos around lights and glaucoma)
- fits (seizures)
- low blood sodium levels (causing headache, nausea, difficulty in concentration, memory impairment, confusion, feeling weak or unsteady, hallucinations, fainting or seizures)
- troubled breathing, chest pain or coughing
- worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior
- behavioural changes (such as anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, restlessness)
- severe upper abdominal pain, swollen and tender abdomen, fever
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