NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overview

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Nefazodone is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder. Nefazodone is not chemically similar to other groups of antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or "SSRIs", tricyclic antidepressants, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors or "MAOIs." Nefazodone can also cause dizziness and blurred vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how nefazodone affects you.

Usage

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Depression

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Monitor liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.
  • Patient may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts; watch them carefully.
  • Before taking nefazodone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to trazodone or if you have any other allergies.
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with seizures, heart attack, chest pain, stroke, or other heart disease, liver disease, stomach bleeding, suicidal tendencies, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Cough, Loose Motion, Eyes Pain, Dizziness, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Genitals Itching, Nausea, Pain With Sexual Intercourse (female), Wheezing, Abdomen Pain, Difficulty Breathing

Serious Side-Effects

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE : Asthma, Kidney Stones, Pelvis Pain, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Shortness Of Breath, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE : Hives, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Mood Swings, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered), Ears Pain, Throat Soreness, Chills, Lower Back Pain, Missed Or Late Menstrual Period, Face Swelling, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Myocardial Infarction, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure, Glaucoma, Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Bipolar, Seizure, Depression

Technical Classification

NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: PHENYLPIPERAZINE ANTIDEPRESSANTS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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