Veozah

Authored by

Dr Blen Tesfu

20 August 2024

What is Veozah?

Veozah is an advanced nonhormonal prescription medication designed specifically to alleviate moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. This innovative treatment offers a new approach for those seeking an alternative to hormone replacement therapies.

Veozah was recently approved in the UK and is a private prescription-only medication that will be available in January 2024.

Description of Veozah

What is Veozah?

Veozah, known scientifically as fezolinetant, is a non-hormonal prescription medication developed to reduce moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes. Its approval provides a significant alternative for those seeking non-hormonal treatment options for managing menopausal symptoms. This development is a notable advancement in the field of women's health, offering new therapeutic choices for individuals during menopause.

How does it work?

Fezolinetant, the active ingredient in Veozah, works by targeting the neural network in the brain related to menopausal symptoms. It specifically modulates the action of neurokinin B, a molecule involved in controlling temperature and other symptoms experienced during menopause. This action helps reduce occurrences and severity of hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms commonly experienced during menopause.

Is Veozah right for me?

If you suffer from symptoms of menopause Veozah may be an effective treatment for you. However, it is not suitable if you have the following:

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
if you are allergic to any ingredients in the medication
if you suffer from kidney problems
If you have liver disease or other issues with liver
if you have cirrhosis

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Dosage of Veozah

Commonly Used Dosage Guidelines for Veozah

The recommended dosage is 45 mg Tablet taken orally daily or as recommended by healthcare provider.

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Side Effects of Veozah

All medications can cause potential side effects, below we have listed some potential side effects, however, these do not always occur.

Common side effects include:

nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea
insomnia
abdominal pain (right upper stomach)
jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
back pain
hot flushes or flashes
an include values on liver blood test

How to use Veozah?

Always use Veozah exactly as prescribed by your doctor or as advised by the pharmacist.

Veozah use is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

One Veozah tablet should be taken by mouth once a day with or without food.
The tablet should be swallowed who with water or other liquid.

If unsure of how to use Veozah or if you have further questions, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warning and Precautions of Veozah

Veozah may not be safe if used with certain medications or recreational drugs. Please inform the prescriber if you are taking any of the listed medications.

DO NOT use Veozah:

if allergic to ingredients in the medication
if taking CYP1A2 inhibitors including: ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, enoxacin, mexiletine, vemurafenib, oral contraceptives, acyclovir, allopurinol, cimetidine, peginterferon alpha-2a, piperine, zileuton

The above-listed warnings are not exhaustive, please consult a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have further questions on the use of this medication or potential interactions with other medicines.

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