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Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

Desvenlafaxine (50mg)

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Prestiq 50 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, nerve pain and migraine prevention.

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Key details

Salt: Desvenlafaxine (50mg)
Available variants: tablet 50 mg 10`S
Price: ₹181 (₹18.09 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: PFIZER LTD`

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Composition of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

Prestiq 50 mg Tablet contains Desvenlafaxine (50mg). It belongs to the Antidepressant class of medicines.

Uses of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Nerve pain
  • Migraine prevention

Benefits of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

In Depression
Prestiq restores the balance of the brain's chemical messengers, gradually lifting mood, energy, sleep and appetite. The benefit builds over several weeks, which is why it is important to keep taking it.
In Anxiety
Prestiq calms persistent worry and the physical tension that goes with it, so that everyday situations feel manageable again.
In Obsessive compulsive disorder
Prestiq reduces the intrusive thoughts and the urge to repeat rituals, usually alongside talking therapy.
In Nerve pain
Prestiq dampens the pain signals from damaged nerves, easing burning, shooting or tingling pain that ordinary painkillers do not touch.
In Migraine prevention
Prestiq, taken every day, reduces how often migraines come and how severe they are. It does not treat an attack once it has started.

How Prestiq 50 mg Tablet works

Desvenlafaxine restores the balance of the chemical messengers in the brain that regulate mood, sleep and the way pain is felt.

How to take Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or after food, at the same time each day. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause fits, dangerous heart rhythm disturbance and coma, and is particularly dangerous with the older tricyclic medicines. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Prestiq are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness or difficulty sleeping
  • Headache
  • Weight change
  • Reduced sexual desire
  • Constipation

Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

AlcoholUNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
DrivingCAUTION
May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
KidneyCAUTION
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.

Warnings and precautions

These medicines take two to four weeks to begin working, and longer for the full effect. Stopping at two weeks because nothing has changed is the commonest mistake. Never stop suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal causes dizziness, electric-shock sensations, irritability and flu-like symptoms — your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Tell your doctor or go to hospital immediately if thoughts of harming yourself appear or worsen, particularly in the first weeks or after a dose change, and especially in anyone under twenty-five. Seek urgent care for agitation with fever, shivering, a racing heart, muscle twitching or confusion, particularly if more than one medicine affecting serotonin is being taken. Side effects are usually worst in the first fortnight and then settle.

Do not take Prestiq if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be combined with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or started within the gap your doctor specifies after one.

Interactions with other medicines

Tramadol, triptans for migraine, linezolid, St John's wort and other antidepressants can together raise serotonin dangerously. Anti-inflammatory painkillers and blood thinners increase the bleeding risk when combined with this group.

How to store Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Quick tips for Prestiq 50 mg Tablet

  • Give it a fair trial of several weeks, and keep your review appointments.
  • Take it at the same time each day.
  • At night if it makes you drowsy, in the morning if it disturbs sleep.
  • Talking therapy alongside medicine works better than either alone for most people.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:
PFIZER LTD`
Therapeutic class:
Antidepressant
Drug class:
Antidepressant

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Venlite OD 50 mg TabletLINUX LABORATORIES`tablet · 10`S₹1659% cheaper
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Ventab Dxt 50Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd10`S₹23429% more
Nexvenla OD 50 mg TabletALKEM LABtablet · 10`S₹23429% more
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Prestiq 50 mg Tablet FAQs

What is Prestiq 50 mg Tablet used for?
Prestiq 50 mg Tablet is commonly used for depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, nerve pain and migraine prevention. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
Depression: Prestiq restores the balance of the brain's chemical messengers, gradually lifting mood, energy, sleep and appetite. The benefit builds over several weeks, which is why it is important to keep taking it. It is also used for anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, nerve pain.
What is the salt in Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
Prestiq 50 mg Tablet contains Desvenlafaxine (50mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Prestiq 50 mg Tablet work?
Desvenlafaxine restores the balance of the chemical messengers in the brain that regulate mood, sleep and the way pain is felt.
Is Prestiq 50 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Prestiq 50 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Prestiq are Nausea, Dry mouth, Drowsiness or difficulty sleeping, Headache, Weight change. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Prestiq 50 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Prestiq 50 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Prestiq.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Prestiq 50 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Prestiq 50 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Prestiq 50 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
Venlite OD 50 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹165 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Prestiq 50 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Prestiq 50 mg Tablet starts at ₹181 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 50 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Prestiq 50 mg Tablet?
Prestiq 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by PFIZER LTD`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Prestiq 50 mg Tablet delivered?
Prestiq 50 mg Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.

Prestiq 50 mg Tablet, Quick facts

Salt
Desvenlafaxine (50mg)
Form
tablet
Price
₹181 (₹18.09 per tablet)
Prescription
Required (Rx)
Brand
Pfizer Ltd
Manufacturer
PFIZER LTD`
Therapeutic class
Antidepressant
Drug class
Antidepressant
Habit forming
No
Variants
tablet 50 mg 10`S
Delivery
Standard across India

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

  1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
  2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
  4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
  5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Prestiq 50 mg Tablet.
  6. World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

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Safety disclaimer

Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.