Savella
Milnacipran 25mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of fibromyalgia. An SNRI listed for pain rather than for depression.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25mg | 100 tablets | US$127.00 | US$1.27 |
| 25mg | 200 tablets | US$170.00 | US$0.85 |
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Milnacipran
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Savella on your behalf.
- Condition
- Fibromyalgia
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SNRI
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; constipation; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- palpitations; hypertension; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a dry location at controlled temperature.
- Drug interactions
- MAO inhibitors; aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Not established for use in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid unless necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to milnacipran; narrow-angle glaucoma; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood pressure and heart rate; use with care in patients with seizure disorders; observe for signs of suicidal thinking
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Milnacipran 25mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of fibromyalgia. An SNRI listed for pain rather than for depression.
Mechanism of action
This medication functions as a neurotransmitter modulator. By inhibiting the reuptake of both norepinephrine and serotonin, it increases the availability of these chemicals in the synapse, which helps in modulating pain pathways.
Savella contains the active ingredient milnacipran, used to manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The medication is provided as a tablet in 25mg strength. It serves as a targeted option for patients seeking to alleviate the chronic pain and physical exhaustion that typically characterise this condition.
Buying Savella online
Access to consistent medical care is important for Australians managing fibromyalgia. Because of the nature of milnacipran, this medication is best used under the ongoing guidance of a doctor to monitor its influence on the condition.
What you will receive
Savella is the originator brand name, made by Allergan. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Allergan and do not ship the original Savella.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Milnacipran) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.