Medicine Details
Valz 20 Tablet
Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Vilazodone (20mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Depression Valz 20 Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Valz 20 Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valz 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Valz 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain. Valz 20 Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and diarrhea. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Before taking Valz 20 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, or liver problems or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
How to Use: Valz 20 Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Valz 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Valz 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Valz 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Valz 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Valz 20 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valz 20 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Valz 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valz 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available for use of Valz 20 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
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Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Depression
Side Effects: Vomiting | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Dizziness | Diarrhea
Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: CAUTION