Khedezla

Hot Flashes, Hot flashes, Depression

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Khedezla

What is Khedezla

Desvenlafaxine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Desvenlafaxine is a medication used to treat major depressive disorder. It is a type of antidepressant known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Desvenlafaxine comes in the form of an extended-release tablet and was approved by the FDA in 2008.

Pristiq Extended-Release

is the brand name

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Khedezla Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Pristiq Extended-Release

Desvenlafaxine

2008

87

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Desvenlafaxine, also known as Pristiq Extended-Release, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Depression .

Depression

Effectiveness

How Khedezla Affects Patients

Desvenlafaxine is an antidepressant that works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. It has no effect on certain receptors, ion channels, and enzymes in the body, meaning it is unlikely to interact with other drugs or cause severe side effects. It also does not need to be adjusted or adjusted to reach a therapeutic dose.

How Khedezla works in the body

Desvenlafaxine is a drug that helps regulate the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. It works by blocking the transporter proteins that reabsorb these molecules, so they stay in the brain longer. Desvenlafaxine has the greatest affinity for serotonin, followed by norepinephrine and then dopamine. It does not interact with monoamine oxidase, or with receptors for other molecules like histamine or adrenaline.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Khedezla relies upon the identified disorder, including Menopause, Hot Flashes and Depression. The quantity fluctuates as per the methodology of administration outlined in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Hot flashes

, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Depression

, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Hot Flashes

, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Warnings

Khedezla Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Desvenlafaxine may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Khedezla.

Common Khedezla Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Desvenlafaxine.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Desvenlafaxine.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Desvenlafaxine.

Alpelisib

Major

The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Desvenlafaxine.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Desvenlafaxine.

Khedezla Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Desvenlafaxine can be passed through breast milk and so nursing mothers should consider the risks and benefits of continuing the drug or stopping breast feeding.

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Khedezla Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Khedezla?

219 active clinical trials are currently in progress to assess the ability of Khedezla to mitigate Hot Flashes, Depression and associated Menopausal symptoms.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

213 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Hot Flashes

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3

Hot flashes

19 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3

Khedezla Reviews: What are patients saying about Khedezla?

5

Patient Review

5/15/2015

Khedezla for Panic Disorder

I've been feeling more irritable, which I think is because I have more energy than before and don't know how to manage it all yet. But I also feel more focused and in control. This treatment started working for me after just four days.

5

Patient Review

7/7/2016

Khedezla for Major Depressive Disorder

This medication has been hugely impactful in a positive way. I've been taking antidepressants for over 20 years, and this is by far the most effective one.

5

Patient Review

1/3/2015

Khedezla for Major Depressive Disorder

2.3

Patient Review

8/26/2015

Khedezla for Major Depressive Disorder

I experienced no change in my depression after starting this medication, which cost me $360 a month. To me, the decision to stop taking it was a no-brainer.
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Patient Q&A Section about khedezla

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Khedezla used for?

"Khedezla is a drug that is used to treat major depressive disorder. It is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between Khedezla and Pristiq?

"Desvenlafaxine, marketed under the brand names Pristiq and Khedezla, is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). Khedezla is an extended-release form of desvenlafaxine, and the two drugs differ in the salt form (desvenlafaxine base vs. desvenlafaxine succinate). Generic desvenlafaxine formulations are now available."

Answered by AI

Who manufactures Khedezla?

"We are now shipping KHEDEZLA (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets, 50 mg and 100 mg."

Answered by AI

What is the drug desvenlafaxine used for?

"Desvenlafaxine is a medication used to treat depression. It's a type of drug called a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), which are thought to work by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Khedezla

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EBQI Strategies for Women's Health

Any Age
All Sexes
West Los Angeles, CA

Women Veterans are the fastest growing segment of VA users, with most users in midlife. This dramatic growth has created challenges for VA to ensure that appropriate services are available to meet women Veterans' needs, and that they will want and be able to use those services. Furthermore, few VA improvement efforts have focused on women Veterans' health and health care in midlife. The EMPOWER QUERI 3.0 Program is a cluster randomized type 3 hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial testing two strategies designed to support implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices for women Veterans in at least 18 VA facilities from 4 regions.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

Erin P Finley, PhD MPH

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Acupuncture for Prostate Cancer

18+
Male
Fairfax, VA

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. Many men with prostate cancer are treated with hormone therapy, also called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). While this treatment is effective, it often causes bothersome side effects such as hot flashes, poor sleep, fatigue, and other physical and emotional symptoms. There is currently no standard treatment to help manage these side effects in men. Acupuncture is a non-drug treatment that has been shown to help reduce hot flashes and related symptoms in women receiving hormone therapy for breast cancer. However, much less is known about whether acupuncture is helpful for men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer. This study will test whether an acupuncture program, combined with usual lifestyle education, is feasible and acceptable for men undergoing ADT. The study will also explore whether acupuncture may help reduce hot flashes and improve related symptoms. A total of 24 men with prostate cancer receiving ADT will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will begin acupuncture right away, and the other group will begin acupuncture after a delay, with regular check-ins during the waiting period. All participants will receive standard lifestyle education. Participants will be followed for about five months and will be asked to complete daily hot flash diaries, questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life, and wear a Fitbit to track sleep. The results of this pilot study will help determine whether a larger study should be conducted to better understand the role of acupuncture in managing hormone therapy side effects in men with prostate cancer.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Jeanny Aragon-Ching, MD

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Psilocybin-assisted CBT for Depression

21 - 60
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The primary objectives of this clinical investigation are to (1) determine the acceptability and feasibility of joining psilocybin-assisted therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (PA-CBT) for patients with depression, (2) optimize CBT to most effectively integrate the psilocybin experience with psychotherapy and (3) examine the clinical benefit of psilocybin as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for major depressive disorder. This study is a randomized, two-arm, fixed dose trial that will test the feasibility, acceptability, and participant and therapist adherence to PA-CBT. Both treatment arms will receive two doses of psilocybin (10mg and then 25mg, separated by one month). In Phase II, participants will be randomized (1:1) to either a 12-session PA-CBT or a 6-session standard psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) condition (3 hours of preparation plus 3 hours of supportive therapy integration following the psilocybin experiences).

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

UCLA Semel Institute

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Deaf CBT-TS for Suicide Risk

18+
All Sexes
Rochester, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short, Zoom-based intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking for Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS) can change beliefs about mental health treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors in Deaf adults with untreated mental health or alcohol use problems. It will also see if Deaf CBT-TS may reduce suicide risk and explore factors that may increase the effectiveness of Deaf CBT-TS. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase positive beliefs about treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors? * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase hope and reduce mental health symptoms, suicide ideation, and alcohol use? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for individuals with less cultural stress compared to those with high levels of cultural stress? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for Deaf individuals in residential areas with more Deaf resources than those with less Deaf resources? Researchers will compare individuals who complete Deaf CBT-TS to those on a waitlist to see if Deaf CBT-TS works to increase positive beliefs about treatment and treatment-seeking behaviors. Participants will: * Complete a baseline assessment including demographic information, measures of hope, general mental health and functioning, alcohol use, suicide ideation, cultural stress, and beliefs about treatment. * Receive Deaf CBT-TS (2 sessions) or be placed on a waitlist with the option of receiving Deaf CBT-Ts after 4 months * Complete two follow-up assessments in 2 and 4 months.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Rochester Medical Center

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Icalcaprant for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Walnut Creek, CA

Major depressive disorder (MDD; depression) is a mood disorder that causes a continued feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is a common and serious illness that can cause both emotional and physical symptoms such as feelings of sadness, irritability, not being able to focus on activities, tiredness, changes in eating habits, and aches and pains. This study will assess the changes in disease activity and adverse events of oral Icalcaprant in adult participants with major depressive disorder who are currently experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE). Icalcaprant is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of depressive episodes in adult participants with major depressive disorder. Participants are placed in 1 of 3 groups, called treatment arms. There is a 1 in 3 chance that a participant will be assigned to placebo treatment. Around 195 adult participant with major depressive disorder will be enrolled in approximately 35 sites in North America. Participants will receive oral capsules of Icalcaprant or matching placebo once daily for 6 weeks, with a 30-day safety follow-up. There may be a higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Sunwise Clinical Research /ID# 277555 (+12 Sites)

ABBVIE INC.

AbbVie

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