Vilshant 40mg Tablet

Vilazodone (40mg)

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Vilshant 40mg 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.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Jul 2024 | 08:54 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Vilazodone (40mg)

Marketer

Ryon Pharma

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Vilshant 40mg 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 Vilshant 40mg 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.

Uses of Vilshant Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Vilshant Tablet

Depression
Vilshant 40mg 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. Vilshant 40mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Vilshant Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vilshant

Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea

How to use Vilshant Tablet

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. Vilshant 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Vilshant Tablet works

Vilshant 40mg 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.

All substitutes for Vilshant 40mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Vilshant 40mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Vilshant 40mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vilshant 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vilshant 40mg 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

Vilshant 40mg 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

Vilshant 40mg 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

Vilshant 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vilshant 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vilshant 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vilshant 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available for use of Vilshant 40mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilshant 40mg Tablet a narcotic?

No, Vilshant 40mg Tablet is not a narcotic

Does Vilshant 40mg Tablet help in anxiety?

Yes, Vilshant 40mg Tablet helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Arylpiperazines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin partial agonist reuptake inhibitor (SPARI)

References

Stahl SM, editor. Vilazodone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 727-31.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1475.
Vilazodone. St. Louis, Missouri: Forest Laboratories, Inc.; 2012 [revised Jul. 2014]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Vilazodone. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Ryon Pharma
Address: Village Ajnoud Ludhiana - 141421, Punjab, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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