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
This listing uses Pristiq as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Pristiq vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Desvenlafaxine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.