Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's
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Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antidepressants’ used to treat the major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression. Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent and intense loneliness (nearly every day for at least two weeks).
Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's contains ‘Vilazodone’, which increases serotonin levels (a chemical messenger) in the brain. Serotonin is a hormone that helps improve mood, well-being, and happiness. Hence, an increase in serotonin levels helps to decrease symptoms of depression.
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia (sleeping problems). These side effects usually resolve without requiring any treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have seizures (fits), alcohol abuse, liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorder, glaucoma (an eye condition), and bipolar disorder. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children or adolescents below 18 years of age as this medicine increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. No dose adjustments are required for elderly patients. It is not recommended to take alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as it may decrease your alertness.
Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder. It increases the serotonin hormone levels, which improves mood, energy, and feelings of well-being. It can decrease the number and frequency of depressive episodes. It helps in reducing the symptoms of depression effectively and improves quality-of-life. It can also be used to treat anxiety.
It is not recommended to take any monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the 14 days after stopping Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's or do not take Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's within 14 days after stopping MAOIs. The interaction between these two drugs can be fatal sometimes. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may worsen depression and increase suicidal tendencies, so inform your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual changes in your mood or behaviour. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may cause serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome, which is characterized by symptoms such as high blood pressure, agitation, confusion, excess sweating, and increased heart rate. In such cases, the doctor may discontinue treatment and provide supportive therapy. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may increase bleeding risk when used along with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, or blood thinners. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may activate mania (abnormally heightened response or energy levels), so patients should be screened regularly for bipolar disorder. Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may cause hyponatremia (decreased sodium levels in the blood) when used in people with the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), a condition in which the body retains too much water. Do not stop taking Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's even if you feel better without your doctor’s advice. Abrupt stopping this medicine may cause withdrawal symptoms such as sleep problems, irritability, and excessive sweating. The doctor may gradually reduce the dose before completely stopping the treatment from avoiding withdrawal reactions.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may interact with other antidepressants (selegiline, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, amitriptyline, and fluoxetine, etc.), a medicine used to treat fits (mephenytoin), a herbal medicine used to treat depression (St. John’s Wort or Hypericum perforatum), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, diclofenac, and aceclofenac, etc.), pain killers (tramadol and aspirin), diuretics or water pills, medicines used to treat mood disorders or mental illnesses (buspirone and tryptophan, etc.), blood thinner (warfarin) and medicines used to treat migraine (sumatriptan and rizatriptan).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with alcohol abuse, seizures (fits), liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorder, glaucoma (an eye condition), and bipolar disorder.
Major depressive disorder: It is also known as clinical depression and consists of one or more major depressive episodes. A major depressive episode indicates a persistent (nearly every day for two weeks) depressed mood that can interfere with daily activities. The patient may experience at least 5 of the following nine symptoms during a major depressive episode: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, a significant change in weight or appetite, increased or decreased sleep, agitation, increased fatigue, feeling of guilt, or worthlessness, impaired concentration, and suicidal thoughts or behaviour. The exact cause of depression is unknown. However, factors such as stress, changes in hormone levels, alcohol or drug abuse, abuse during childhood, certain medical conditions, and medications might increase the risk of developing depression.
Alcohol
Caution
Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may interact with Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's and increase the risk of side-effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's should be used in pregnant women only when clinically needed and if the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's should be used in breastfeeding mothers when clinically needed and if the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's.
Driving
Caution
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's may affect alertness.
Liver
Caution
Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with severe liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
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Vilapad-20 Tablet 10's is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.
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