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PRISTIQ®(desvenlafaxine succinate)
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WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS
Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show...
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
PRISTIQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) [see Clinical Studies (14)].
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 General Instructions for Use
The recommended dose for PRISTIQ is 50 mg once daily, with or without food. The 50 mg dose is both a...
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- 25 mg Tablet: tan, square pyramid tablet debossed with "W" over "25" on the flat side
- 50 mg Tablet: light pink, square pyramid tablet debossed with "W" over "50" on the flat side...
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to desvenlafaxine succinate, venlafaxine hydrochloride or to any excipients in the PRISTIQ formulation. Angioedema has been reported in patients treated with PRISTIQ...
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients
Patients with MDD, both adult and pediatric, may experience...
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label.
- Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4)...
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with PRISTIQ
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Exposure Registry
There is...
9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
9.1 Controlled Substance
PRISTIQ is not a controlled substance.
10 OVERDOSAGE
10.1 Human Experience with Overdosage
There is limited clinical trial experience with desvenlafaxine succinate overdosage in humans. However,...
11 DESCRIPTION
PRISTIQ is an extended-release tablet for oral administration that contains desvenlafaxine succinate, a structurally novel SNRI for the treatment of MDD. Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is the major...
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of desvenlafaxine is unknown, but is thought to be related to the...
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
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14 CLINICAL STUDIES
Major Depressive Disorder
The efficacy of PRISTIQ as a treatment for depression was established in four 8-week,...
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
PRISTIQ® (desvenlafaxine) extended-release tablets are available as follows:
25 mg, tan, square pyramid tablet debossed with "W" (over) "25" on the flat...
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Revised: 11/2021 | |||
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