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Alchohol Interaction | Newven OD 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Newven OD 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | Newven OD 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
Expert Advice | You may have to wait for 2 to 4 weeks to get the full effect. If your doctor asks you to stop Newven, you should not discontinue it abruptly. Many patients tolerate decreasing 50% dose every 3 days however if the withdrawal symptoms emerge during tapering it would require more gradual tapering over few weeks. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with any heart problems (heart attack, heart failure, slow or irregular heart rate). Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. It can cause a sensation of restlessness or an inability to sit or stand still. This is most likely to occur within the first few weeks of treatment. You should tell your doctor if this happens to you. It may be more effective in some patients with depression who fails to respond to selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRI) e.g. Fluoxetine. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Anxiety, Increased sweating, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Constipation, Decreased appetite, Sexual dysfunction. |
How to Use | 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. Newven OD 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
Driving | Newven OD 50mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
Kidney | Newven OD 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Newven OD 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | Newven OD 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Newven OD 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Mechanism of action | Newven OD 50mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance. |
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