Vortexa 5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Vortexa 5 Tablet is a medicine prescribed to treat depression in adults. It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). This medication helps to improve mood and energy levels, and reduce sadness and feelings of worthlessness in people with depression.
Vortexa 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. If you have trouble sleeping it may be best to take this medicine in the morning. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Your condition may get worse or you may suffer unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement after four weeks.
Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and constipation. Keep taking the medicine but talk to a doctor if these side effects bother you. There may be ways of preventing or reducing them. You should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, glaucoma, drug addiction or bipolar disorder. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.
Uses of Vortexa Tablet
Benefits of Vortexa Tablet
In Depression
Vortexa 5 Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Vortexa 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 Vortexa
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Nausea
How to use Vortexa 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. Vortexa 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vortexa Tablet works
Vortexa 5 Tablet is a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). It works by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vortexa 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vortexa 5 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
Information regarding the use of Vortexa 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Vortexa 5 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vortexa 5 Tablet or on changing the dose.
You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vortexa 5 Tablet or on changing the dose.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vortexa 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vortexa 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Vortexa 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vortexa 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Vortexa Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Vortexa 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Vortexa 5 Tablet helps treat depression in adults.
- It can be taken with or without food. However, take with food and/or at night to reduce nausea, diarrhea, or gas.
- Take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
- It may take 8-12 weeks to see full effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after the resolution of symptoms.
- Your doctor may alter your dose based on your response to the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well.
- Talk to your doctor if you experience sudden mood changes or unusual thoughts.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin modulator and stimulator
Interaction with drugs
Taking Vortexa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of co
Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of co
Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of co
Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of co
Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of co
Patient concerns
FAQs
What class of drug is Vortexa 5 Tablet?
Vortexa 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin modulator and simulator (SMS). It is used to treat depression. This medicine helps by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.
What are the side effects of Vortexa 5 Tablet?
The most common side effects of Vortexa 5 Tablet are nausea, vomiting and constipation. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome, but if these side effects do not subside and worry you, you must consult your doctor as he/she may suggest ways to prevent or treat them.
How long does it take for Vortexa 5 Tablet to work?
Vortexa 5 Tablet usually takes around 1-2 weeks to show improvement in the symptoms. Your sleep, appetite and energy levels are among the first physical symptoms to get better and hence signify that the medicine has started having its impact on you. However, remarkable benefits, such as those in your depression, may be seen after about 6-8 weeks of treatment.
Will Vortexa 5 Tablet cause weight gain?
Vortexa 5 Tablet does not cause significant weight changes according to research reports. However, one study showed only 0.67 kgs of mean weight gain in some individuals who had been treated with Vortexa 5 Tablet for a long term.
What if I stop taking Vortexa 5 Tablet?
You should never stop taking Vortexa 5 Tablet without discussing it with your doctor. If you stop taking Vortexa 5 Tablet abruptly, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Continue taking Vortexa 5 Tablet for the duration as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If you are not able to tolerate a dose or if you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
Should Vortexa 5 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Vortexa 5 Tablet can be taken once a day either in the morning or at night. However, it is usually recommended to take Vortexa 5 Tablet once a day in the morning since it can make you feel restless or keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
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