Khedezla
Generic name:desvenlafaxine [ des-VEN-la-FAX-een ]
Brand names: Khedezla, Pristiq
Drug class:Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
The Khedezla brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Khedezla?
Khedezla is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant.
Khedezla is used to treat major depressive disorder.
Khedezla may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Do not stop using Khedezla without first asking your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Khedezla if you are allergic to Khedezla or venlafaxine (Effexor).
Do not use Khedezla within 7 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.
Tell your doctor if you also use stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. An interaction with Khedezla could cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
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