Pristiq
Indicated to address chemical mood imbalances to relieve depressive symptoms and support emotional regulation.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Desvenlafaxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Pristiq, depending on stock.
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
indicated to address chemical mood imbalances to relieve depressive symptoms and support emotional regulation.
Mechanism of action
Potently inhibits presynaptic serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, boosting active transmitter pools in target synapses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor newborn. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Pristiq is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Desvenlafaxine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.